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| Region | Uruguay |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Oct 25, 2009 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Uruguay's Law on the Right to Gender Identity and Change of Name and Sex in Identification Documents was passed in 2009 and provided for legal gender recognition. While neither surgery nor medical diagnosis was required, until 2018, it had to be analysed by a civil registry specialising in gender identity for approval. On October 18, 2018, Uruguay modified the procedure in the Comprehensive Trans Law requiring the applicant to request the amendment before the Honorary Advisory Commission for Identity and Gender Change and provided self-identification. |
| Sources | https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.nQoIy1k https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/UY%20-%20LEG%20-%20Law%2018,620%20(2009)%20-%20OR-OFF%20(es).pdf |
Revision History (4)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Turns out it was no restrictions (at least medically) since 2009 but I've kept info on the 2018 law too. :)
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| Start Date | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Description | Changing your gender legally no longer requires surgery in Uruguay. | Uruguay's Law on the Right to Gender Identity and Change of Name and Sex in Identification Documents was passed in 2009 and provided for legal gender recognition. While neither surgery nor medical diagnosis was required, until 2018, it had to be analysed by a civil registry specialising in gender identity for approval. On October 18, 2018, Uruguay modified the procedure in the Comprehensive Trans Law requiring the applicant to request the amendment before the Honorary Advisory Commission for Identity and Gender Change and provided self-identification. |
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| Sources | https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.nQoIy1k | https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.nQoIy1k https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/UY%20-%20LEG%20-%20Law%2018,620%20(2009)%20-%20OR-OFF%20(es).pdf |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Oct 13, 2009 | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Description | Individuals above the age of 12 are able to change their name on all official documents, from birth certificates to passports, to reflect the gender of their choice. | Changing your gender legally no longer requires surgery in Uruguay. |
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| Sources | http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8304123.stm | https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.nQoIy1k |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Description | transsexuals is able to change their name on all official documents, from birth certificates to passports, to reflect the gender of their choice. | Individuals above the age of 12 are able to change their name on all official documents, from birth certificates to passports, to reflect the gender of their choice. |
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Reports (10)
- Status is not correct "Changed in 2018.
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.3e8cX3A0"
- Newer law has been passed "Previous law didn't require surgery.
New law N° 19.684 "Comprehensive Transgender Bill" habilitates the right to change legal gender into a
bureaucratic procedure, revokes prior legislation where court-interference was needed."
- Status is not correct "Surgery is not required to legally change one's name and gender, but being 18 years of age or older is required. The source is the one that is already quoted here."
- Status is not correct "https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.nQoIy1k
trans people don't need surgery anymore to self-identify gender"
- Status is not correct "As of 2018, sex change surgery is not a requirement, though it is a legal right"
- Status is not correct "as of january 1 2019, transgender people will be able to self-identify their gender and change their name without the approval of a judge
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uruguay-transgender-rights/#gs.Ha2aFIM"
- Status is not correct "no surgery required moreover a law that protects trans people passed October 2018 "
- Status is not correct "new law was passed last week"
- Status is not correct "No requirements"
- Status is not correct "In October 2009, lawmakers passed the Gender identity law allowing transgender people over the age of 18 to change their name and legal gender on all official documents. Surgery, diagnosis or hormone therapy are not a requirement but a judicial permission is required. Applicants cannot request a second change for at least five years. "
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | transsexuals is able to change their name on all official documents, from birth certificates to passports, to reflect the gender of their choice. |
| Sources | http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8304123.stm |