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Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros)

Solicitud de Cambio de Componente Sexo en Registros Civiles

Decreto 1227 de 2015 — Sentencia T-063/2015 — Notaría Pública

ESCRITURA PÚBLICA DE CORRECCIÓN DEL COMPONENTE SEXO EN EL REGISTRO CIVIL

DECLARACIÓN JURAMENTADA ANTE NOTARIO PÚBLICO

Fundamento jurídico: Decreto 1227 de 2015 — Artículo 2.2.6.12.4 del Decreto 1069 de 2015 — Sentencia T-063 de 2015 (Corte Constitucional) — Instrucción Administrativa SNR No. 9 de 2015

Notaría: [Notary Number]

[Notary City], a [Declaration Date]

I. DATOS DEL DECLARANTE

Yo, [Current Name], identificado/a con [Current CC], nacido/a el [Birth Date] en [Birth Municipality], hijo/a de [Father Name] y [Mother Name], con domicilio en [Current Address], teléfono [Phone], mayor de edad y en pleno uso de mis facultades mentales, comparezco ante usted, señor/señora Notario/a, para hacer la siguiente declaración juramentada de identidad de género.

II. DECLARACIÓN DE IDENTIDAD DE GÉNERO

De conformidad con el artículo 2.2.6.12.4 del Decreto 1069 de 2015 (adicionado por el Decreto 1227 de 2015) y la Sentencia T-063 de 2015 de la Corte Constitucional de Colombia, declaro bajo la gravedad del juramento que:

El componente sexo registrado en mi registro civil de nacimiento — actualmente registrado como [Current Sex] — NO corresponde a mi identidad de género autodefinida.

Solicito respetuosamente que el componente sexo en mi registro civil de nacimiento sea CORREGIDO a: [Requested Sex].

Esta declaración es libre, voluntaria y auténtica, fundada en mi derecho al reconocimiento de la identidad de género como expresión de los derechos fundamentales a la dignidad humana (artículo 1 de la Constitución Política), al libre desarrollo de la personalidad (artículo 16) y a la igualdad y no discriminación (artículo 13).

III. SOLICITUD ADICIONAL DE CAMBIO DE NOMBRE

IV. FUNDAMENTOS JURÍDICOS

La presente solicitud se fundamenta en: (i) el artículo 2.2.6.12.4 del Decreto 1069 de 2015, adicionado por el Decreto 1227 de 2015, que establece el trámite de corrección del componente sexo mediante declaración juramentada ante notario; (ii) la Sentencia T-063 de 2015 de la Corte Constitucional que reconoce el derecho fundamental a la identidad de género; (iii) la Instrucción Administrativa SNR No. 9 de 2015 que instruye a todos los notarios de Colombia a tramitar esta solicitud; (iv) los artículos 1, 13 y 16 de la Constitución Política de Colombia.

Declaro bajo juramento que no se me exige ni presento certificado médico, diagnóstico psiquiátrico, prueba de tratamiento hormonal, ni ningún otro documento médico como condición para esta solicitud, conforme al artículo 2.2.6.12.4 del Decreto 1069 de 2015.

V. SOLICITUD DE REMISIÓN A LA RNEC

Solicito al señor/señora Notario/a que, una vez otorgada la presente escritura pública de corrección del componente sexo, la remita a la Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil (RNEC) para la actualización del registro civil de nacimiento del declarante, conforme al procedimiento establecido en el Decreto 1227 de 2015.

Una vez actualizado el registro civil, gestionaré ante la RNEC la expedición de la nueva Cédula de Ciudadanía con el componente sexo corregido, conforme a la Resolución RNEC No. 8661 de 2015.

En constancia de lo anterior, firmo la presente declaración en [Notary City], a [Declaration Date].

Atentamente,

Declarante / Solicitante

[Current Name]

Signature

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What Is a Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros)?

The Solicitud de Cambio de Componente Sexo en los Registros Civiles (Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry) in Colombia is the administrative procedure established by Decreto 1227 de 2015 — which added Chapter 12 to Title 6 of Part 2 of Book 2 of Decreto 1069 de 2015 — through which a transgender, transsexual, or intersex person may petition any public notary for the correction of the sex component recorded in their civil birth registry, with full evidentiary effect across all State public records, without requiring surgical sex reassignment procedures, medical diagnosis, psychiatric evaluation, or prior judicial authorisation.

The Corte Constitucional de Colombia in Sentencia T-063 de 2015 — authored by Justice Jorge Ivan Palacio Palacio — established that transgender persons have a fundamental autonomous right to gender identity as an expression of the rights to human dignity (Article 1 of the Constitucion Politica), free personal development (Article 16), equality and non-discrimination (Article 13), and personal identity. Sentencia T-063/2015 declared unconstitutional the requirement of medical, psychiatric, or judicial procedures as a condition for gender identity recognition, laying the legal foundation for Decreto 1227 de 2015.

Article 2.2.6.12.4 of Decreto 1069 de 2015 — incorporated by Decreto 1227/2015 — establishes the procedure: the interested person appears before any notary in Colombia and states, through a sworn declaration (escritura publica de correccion), that the sex component recorded in their civil birth registry does not correspond to their self-defined gender identity. The notarial declaration is forwarded to the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil (RNEC) for the registry update. No medical, psychiatric, hormonal, or surgical certificates are required.

The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil (RNEC) — the autonomous and independent entity created by Article 266 of the Constitucion Politica — manages the Registro Nacional de Estado Civil where facts and acts relating to persons' civil status are recorded, including the sex component. The RNEC issues the updated cedula de ciudadania and birth registry once the notarial correction deed is received.

The procedure allows one notarial correction per lifetime under Decreto 1227 de 2015, with broad effects across all legal documents as confirmed by Sentencia SU-214 de 2016, which extended gender identity recognition to all legal effects including same-sex marriage. The Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) issued Administrative Instruction No. 9 de 2015 establishing the notarial protocol for gender marker change processing.

The legal framework governing the Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros) in Colombia draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Parties executing a Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros) in Colombia should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Decreto 1227 de 2015; Sentencia T-063 de 2015 (Corte Constitucional); Decreto 1069 de 2015 art. 2.2.6.12.4; Decreto Legislativo 19 de 2012 sets the foundational requirements.

When Do You Need a Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros)?

The Solicitud de Cambio de Componente Sexo in Civil Registry is needed in Colombia when a transgender, transsexual, or non-binary person considers that the sex component recorded in their civil birth registry does not correspond to their self-defined gender identity and wishes to update their official identity documents to reflect who they are, under Decreto 1227 de 2015 and Sentencia T-063 de 2015 of the Corte Constitucional.

Transgender persons facing discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, or any public space because their appearance does not match the sex component on their cedula de ciudadania file the petition so that their identity documents reflect their gender identity. The discordance between appearance and documents is a source of violence, exclusion, and risk for trans persons in Colombia.

Trans persons wishing to marry or formalise a union with their current partner need to update the sex component in the civil registry so that documents correctly reflect the couple's composition, pursuant to Sentencia SU-214 de 2016 ordering equal application of the right to marriage regardless of sex or gender identity.

Trans persons accessing higher education — universities, technical and technological institutions, SENA — need the update so that their diplomas, study certificates, student ID cards, and all academic documents reflect their gender identity. Trans persons employed in public or private sectors who want their employment records, social security registrations (EPS, AFP, ARL), and benefits liquidations to reflect their correct gender identity also file this petition.

Parties in Colombia should prepare a Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros) proactively rather than waiting for a dispute to arise. Courts interpret agreements based on the written terms rather than oral representations. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Where the transaction involves regulated activities, prior approval from the relevant authority may be required before execution.

What to Include in Your Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros)

A valid Solicitud de Cambio de Componente Sexo in Colombia's civil registry under Decreto 1227 de 2015 must contain the following essential elements for correct processing by the notary and the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil (RNEC).

Applicant Identification: Current full name (as appearing in current civil registry and cedula de ciudadania), cedula de ciudadania or Tarjeta de Identidad number (for minors under 18 with legal representative authorisation), date and municipality of birth, parents' or registrants' names. Current identification is essential for the RNEC to locate the original birth civil registry.

Gender Identity Declaration: Explicit sworn declaration before a public notary that the sex component recorded in the birth civil registry does not correspond to the declarant's gender identity. Under Article 2.2.6.12.4 of Decreto 1069 de 2015 (incorporated by Decreto 1227/2015), this declaration is the sole legal basis and only requirement for the procedure — no medical, psychological, hormonal, or surgical documents are required. The declaration must reflect the applicant's free and authentic will.

Requested Sex Component: Clear indication of the sex component the applicant wishes recorded in the corrected civil registry: masculino (M) or femenino (F). Decreto 1227 de 2015 contemplates binary sex components; the Corte Constitucional has explored non-binary identity recognition in later cases, though the RNEC currently only registers M or F.

Public Deed (Escritura Publica de Correccion): The notary executes a public deed — the escritura publica de correccion del componente sexo — based on the applicant's declaration. The notary cannot demand additional requirements not provided for in Decreto 1227/2015. If a notary imposes additional requirements (medical certificates, psychiatric reports), the applicant may complain to the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) or file a tutela action.

RNEC Forwarding and Update: The notary forwards the public deed to the RNEC for correction of the birth civil registry. The RNEC issues a new birth civil registry reflecting the corrected sex component. The applicant then applies to the RNEC for a new cedula de ciudadania under Resolution RNEC No. 8661 de 2015 — the cedula number remains the same but shows the updated sex component.

Forms-legal.com provides this Gender Marker Change template as an informational support tool. The procedure must be carried out before a public notary. Organisations such as Colombia Diversa, Caribe Afirmativo, and Santamaria Fundacion provide free legal guidance for trans persons in Colombia. The Defensoria del Pueblo handles cases of notarial refusal or discrimination.

Additional compliance elements for a Gender Marker Change in Civil Registry Colombia (Cambio de Sexo en Registros) used in Colombia include: Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Colombia-compliant documentation.

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