Recognition Certificates

Marriage in the US with a UK Gender Recognition Certificate?

Would a pre-op MtF UK national with a Gender Recognition Certificate be legally allowed to marry a male US citizen, in the US?

Public Comments

1. Yes, once you have the gender certificate then in the eyes of the law you are that gender and can marry.
2. A gender recognition certificate issued in the UK likely means nothing in the US. If you’re pre-op, you’re still technically and legally a male (just as stated on your birth certificate). Possibly you can marry another male in a state that allows gay marriage. Of course, then you have to consider the issue of…once you're technically and legally a female, will your gay marriage still be recognized. You need to talk a US attorney who specializes in these issues. I doubt you will be able to find your answer here at YA.