Overview

• Over 80 applications for gender and name changes were submitted in Potsdam before the law took effect.
• The new law allows changes to be made at registry offices, with options including 'male,' 'female,' 'diverse,' and 'no gender specification.'
• Applicants must register their intent three months prior to their appointment to allow for a reflection period.
• Cottbus received around 30 applications, with 11 men transitioning to female and 12 women transitioning to male.
• Interest in the process is expected to increase as the public becomes more aware of the new legal provisions.