Vital Statistics - Change of Gender Designation
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS
Service Description
People born in PEI can apply to change their gender designation as it is recorded with Vital Statistics.
Note: A new birth certificate is not automatically issued as part of this process. Once gender designation process is complete, people can apply separately to receive a new birth certificate if they wish.
COVID-19 UPDATE: No drop-in visits at this time. Call to book an appointment.
Note: A new birth certificate is not automatically issued as part of this process. Once gender designation process is complete, people can apply separately to receive a new birth certificate if they wish.
COVID-19 UPDATE: No drop-in visits at this time. Call to book an appointment.
Information
Eligibility:
Applicants age 18 and over must: Have been born in PEI * Have resided in PEI for at least 3 months * Not be in the lawful custody of another person
Applicants under age 18 must: Have been born in PEI * Have resided in PEI for at least 3 months * Children ages 12 and over must provide their written consent and the written consent of their parents/legal guardians
Applicants under age 18 must: Have been born in PEI * Have resided in PEI for at least 3 months * Children ages 12 and over must provide their written consent and the written consent of their parents/legal guardians
Fees:
Yes
How to Access:
Complete the application form and submit by mail or email
Documents Required:
Adult Gender Change Form or Minor Gender Change Form * Gender Change - Physician Consent Form * Written consent of legal guardians if child whose gender is to be change is over age 12 but under 18 * Proof of PEI residency (PEI Health Card, citizenship card, etc.) * All previously issued birth certificates
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Shaw Building, 1st Floor, 105 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3T7Use North entrance
- Coverage Area:Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-4550
- Vital Statistics, 126 Douses Road, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
- Coverage Area:Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8am - 4pm
Tue:8am - 4pm
Wed:8am - 4pm
Thu:8am - 4pm
Fri:8am - 4pm
- General Inquiries
902-838-0880