TMK Article 40 stipulates certain conditions for gender change.
Conditions
- Being over 18 years of age
- Not being married
- Being transgender and documenting that gender change is necessary for mental health
- Permanently deprived of reproductive ability (disputed)
Constitutional Court Decision
In 2017, the Constitutional Court ruled that the "lack of reproductive capacity" condition was disproportionate and interfered with private life. Therefore, in practice, this condition is considered to be relaxed.
Process
- Suit in the civil court of first instance
- Medical committee report (university hospital)
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Permission decision by the judge
- Gender change surgery
- Application to the court again and registration
New ID
Decision It is notified to the civil registry office, identity information (gender, name) is updated.
Family law lawyer is recommended.