In a win for transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people, the NYS Department of Health announced there will now be an “X” gender option on birth, marriage, and death certificates! Everyone deserves to have their gender identity accurately represented, and the “X” gender option is getting us closer to that.

To learn more about this update visit: https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm

If you or anyone you know needs assistance changing the gender on a birth, death, or marriage certificate, please reach out to The Q Center at ACR Health or Volunteer Lawyer’s Project of CNY.