Germany's Self-Determination Law Spurs Over 1,400 Gender Change Requests

The new law simplifies the process for trans, intersex, and non-binary individuals to change their gender and name in official records.

Effective November 1, the Self-Determination Law allows gender and name changes without court or medical approvals.
In Berlin, more than 1,200 applications have been submitted across various districts, reflecting significant interest.
Hannover has received 240 applications, with processes already in place for changes starting November 4.
Applicants must submit a declaration three months prior to their appointment to finalize changes.
The law facilitates updates to personal documents like IDs and passports after the gender and name change.