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    Angry Wrong Sex Listed on Birth Certificate in Tennessee

    When my son was born, 17 years ago, I received a mothers copy of his birth certificate. It was correct. However, when I received the actual birth certificate he was listed as a FEMALE. I have been fighting with the TN DEpt of Health for many many years now. I was told that I would have to pay to have it changed and that it would have to go to court, which would be around $500. I don't have the money for this. I have 3 other children to take care of! Afterall, this was a mistake that either the hospital or the Dept of Health made, why should I have to pay for their mistakes? He will be a senior this year. Many colleges are looking at him for football. Also many all girl schools are sending him stuff! The DMV listed him as a female because that's what it stated on his birth certificate. I know this has got to be embarrassing for him! What are my options on the matter? I have recently emailed the Dept of Health twice with no response. By the way, I live in Tennessee.

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    Default Re: Wrong Sex Listed on Tennessee Birth Certificate

    a simple error is not difficult to correct but it should have been dealt with 17 years ago.


    the fact it was not corrected and your son accepted being considered a female for anything official, including his driver's license, school registration, and any other official document is a beyond me.


    No, it would not have taken $500 and going to court.

    here is an excerpt from the Tennessee office of vital records concerning making the correction:
    How do I correct the sex on my birth certificate?Tennessee law does not allow for the amendment of a birth certificate due to gender reassignment surgery. If a mistake was made on the certificate when recording the sex of the child, the following should be submitted to this office:
    1. A signed and notarized affidavit showing the full name, date of birth, the sex as it is shown on the certificate and the sex as it should be correctly listed.
    2. Documentary evidence showing the correct sex of the individual (see examples of acceptable documentary evidence).
    3. A check or money order for the required amendment fee. If you want a certified copy of the amended certificate please include an additional fee for the copy.

    the fee is $15.

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