Berlin Change: 700 people have changed their gender entry!

Berlin Change: 700 people have changed their gender entry!

With the entry into force of the new Self -Determination Act, over 700 people have changed their genital information in Berlin. This significant number shows that the availability of options for adapting the gender entrance and the first name has made it possible for many to take a step into self -determination since November 1, 2023. According to a survey by the German Press Agency, the majority of these people who updated their gender information were also registered with new names. Before the law, there were many hurdles that have now been dismantled by the simplified procedure, which now only requires an explanation and no expert opinion, as the

The largest number of changes was registered in Neukölln with 115 certified explanations, followed by Mitte (104) and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (94). In contrast, only 14 people are affected in Reinickendorf, the district with the fewest amendments. These significant differences underline how different the inquiries in various Berlin districts fail and reflect increased demand in urban, diverse areas. According to the Arben of the registry offices, it turns out that weekly registrations fluctuate: While an average of five to ten applications per week are received in Lichtenberg, other districts only occasionally register applications, which indicates different interests and needs of a changing tools for trans-sexive, interlectory and non-born people, as the city Düsseldorf represent.

For the people who want to benefit from this change in the law, there are specific requirements when changing the name. Depending on the chosen gender, different combinations of male, female and gender -neutral first names are permitted. This opens up a wide range of options and an individual design of their identity to the applicants. Another gratifying aspect of the new law is that, according to the explanation of gender change, the original first names can be recovered if desired. Such regulations make it easier to adapt and contribute to the recognition of the self -determination of these people.