Change of Name and Transidentity
Simplified name change since January 2022
Trans identity is spoken of when a person does not identify or does not fully identify with the gender assigned at birth on the basis of physical characteristics.
People with trans identity or a variant of gender development can change their gender and first name in the civil status register quickly and unbureaucratically by means of a declaration at the civil status office since January 2022.
The Federal Council has brought the corresponding amendment to the Civil Code and the associated adjustments to the Civil Status Ordinance and the Ordinance on Civil Status Fees into force on January 1, 2022.
Change of first name and gender for university employees
Changing the first name and gender entry within the central administrative systems of the University of Basel is possible for students without an official name change. This name change within the university's administrative systems only affects student status. It is not possible for employees (including student assistants and PhD students) to change their officially registered name and gender entry. Omitting the gender entry or a third, non-binary option are currently not possible.
We recommend the official name change, as this way the documents issued by the university match the official ID. If the change of a person's first name and gender has already been made officially, the name change can be applied for together with the changed official documents (ID, passport) without further information at the Student Administration Office or HR.
Students requesting appropriate changes directly from the University independently of official agencies must submit a written request. In the Fact sheet Change of Name and Transidentity you will find more detailed information about the procedure and the general conditions. The application is submitted using an application form.
If you have any questions about gender identity, you can contact the Diversity & Inclusion Office at the following address.
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