Driver licences

Gender markers

Driver, rider, heavy vehicles or maritime licences in NSW don’t display gender markers, however the gender marker registered with Transport for NSW can be updated by providing Service NSW with form 1021, Change of Records.

• your proof of identity

• one of the following:

  • birth certificate showing your updated gender marker; or

  • a List 1 proof of identity document showing your gender; or

  • a recognised details certificate issued by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (or equivalent Australian authority) stating your gender; or

  • a medical certificate (template here) confirming your gender from an Australian registered medical practitioner; or

  • a medical certificate confirming your gender from your surgeon/clinic

• a change of name document (if applicable)

• your licence card and registration papers (if applicable)

Gender markers at Transport for NSW are able to be either M, F, or X. To change the gender on file to X, your supporting documentation (eg. birth certificate, letter from a surgeon, or letter from a doctor) must reflect that your gender marker is to be listed as X.

There is no fee for changing your gender marker with Service NSW, you will need to attend a Service NSW Centre to submit the above documentation.

Name

Updating your name at an Service NSW is similar to updating your gender marker. You will also need to visit a Service NSW Centre with all of the necessary proof of identity documents within 14 days of your change of name being approved.

It is an offence if you hold a driver licence and do not update Service NSW within 14 days. After filling out form 1021, Change of Records you may need to fill out form 1018, Replacement Application.

To update your name, proof of identity documents can also include one of the following (must be an original):

• A NSW birth certificate

• A change of name certificate

• A Deed Poll registered with the relevant authority

• A completed Instrument Evidencing Change of Name form which has been registered in the Land Titles Office.

There is no fee for updating your name with Transport for NSW. The fee for receiving a new licence with your updated name is $28.