Current Version
| Region | Netherlands |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | 1985 |
| End Date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Description | Dutch Civil Law provides that in order for a citizen to change their legal gender they must first undergo gender re-assignment surgery. |
| Sources | http://www.dutchcivillaw.com/civilcodebook01.htm |
Revision History (2)
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| Status | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | 1985 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Dutch Civil Law provides that in order for a citizen to change their legal gender they must first undergo gender re-assignment surgery. |
| Sources | http://www.dutchcivillaw.com/civilcodebook01.htm |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed
- Status is not correct "On 1 July 2014, this changed. Surgery is no longer necessary. However, examination by a psychiatrist still is. As can be read on the website of the Dutch government (note, web page is in Dutch): http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0002656/Boek1/Titel4/Afdeling13/geldigheidsdatum_1-07-2014/afdrukken/redirect_BWBR0002656%252FBoek1%252FTitel4%252FAfdeling13 ."