Self -determination law: 300 applications for gender change in MV!

Self -determination law: 300 applications for gender change in MV!

In the run-up to the excited enthusiastic entry into force of the new Self-Determination Act on November 1, 2023, interest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania explodes! A survey of the German Press Agency reveals in the registry offices of the six largest cities in the federal state, a survey of the German Press Agency. The figures are clear and show the determination of many people who smell a need for change!

The Revolutionary Self -Determination Act (SBGG) now enables the gender entry and first names to be easily changed by explanation in the civil status register. Without any annoying reports, medical certificates or judges! Particularly transformal, interlexible and non-binaries benefit from this innovation, which opened the doors for a personal expression from August 1st. But career: Between registration and the final declaration there must be a three -month thinking time!

applications and rush in the cities

The largest city of Rostock has already collected more than 130 registrations, including 29 from the first day of the registration. There were also 40 registrations in Schwerin, the state capital, until mid -October. The majority of the applications aim at a change from male too female. The fact is: in August the rush was huge; People are ready to live their identity! But the demand is currently fleeing - or is it just a calm before the storm? From November, if the law comes into force, interest could increase again.

Neubrandenburg is stable with 26 registrations, while Greifswald even proves to be a stronghold of changes with around 50 registrations! Stralsund and Wismar also do not remain, there were 20 and 21 registrations. The registrars report the seriousness and urgency with which the applications are submitted, which underlines the most urgent wish of those affected. Here are people who are ready to finally live their true identity openly!