Our staff has lots of experience working with transgendered people, especially those that work in the sex trade. We have lots of information about where to go for help and can help you get there. We also offer support and can go with you to appointments if you need help. Documentation Changes For Transgendered Individuals Here’s a list of places you can get in touch with if you need to make any legal changes of your name or gender. Birth Certificate Alberta Registries Department of Vital Statistics (780) 427-7013 10365 – 97 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7 Change of Name Can be requested at any time, no reason given Change of Gender (Sex) -request correct forms (statutory declaration REG 3108) -sign the declaration before a Commissioner of Oaths -affidavits from two doctors stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public -each affidavit must say “Anatomical Sex of the Person Has Been Changed” there is a processing fee, which may vary, call for amounts Social Insurance Number Canada/Alberta Service Centre Re: Social Insurance Number 6325 – 103 Street Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6 Change of Name -request appropriate forms -fill in the new name -proof of identity documents Change of Sex -primary document indicating the new sex (birth certificate/passport, etc.) OR -an affidavit from the attending physician attesting the sex change and a name change -document Alberta Health Care Card Senior Team Leader Customer Services Branch Box 1360 Edmonton, AB T5J 2N3 Change of Name and Gender -an Alberta resident name and gender will be changed and a new card issued if notification of a legal name change is received if a letter is received from an attending physician stating that the sex reassignment treatment process is in progress and a new Alberta Personal Health Card is required as part of the treatment protocol Driver's License Contact any Motor Vehicle Branch Issuing Officer Change of Name -proof of legal name change must be presented (new birth certificate or legal name change document) -previous driver’s license -personal identification -new photo plus service fee required Change of Gender -identification -medical certificate indicating the surgical sex change has been completed -signature of the individual Passport Change of Name -new passport will be issued with documentation of legal name change Change of Gender A new passport cannot be issued until sex reassignment surgery is completed and a medical letter stating this is provided by the surgeon. A letter from the attending psychiatrist is also helpful. Useful Names and Addresses for Transgendered Individuals Drs. Yvon Menard and Pierre Brassard 1003 East-St Joseph Blvd Montreal, Quebec H2J 1L2 Telephone (514) 288-2097 Fax (514) 288-3547 Web site: www.grsmontreal.com/welco.htm E-mail: info@grsmontreal.com Dr. Martin Giuffre Plastic Surgeon #500, 10611 – Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, AB Phone: (780) 428-7737 Dr. David Campbell Plastic Surgeon #206, 10611 – Kingsway Avenue (surgeon) Edmonton, AB T5G 3C8 Phone: (780) 428-7737 Dr. Barry Lycka (Laser hair removal) #780, 10665 – Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9 Phone: (780) 425-1212 Dr. David Will (Laser hair removal) Midwest Laser Centre 9145 – 82 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6C 0Z4 Phone: (780) 469-4704 Dr. Wayne Peron (Surgeon, breast reduction, chest contouring) #530, 255 – 17 Avenue, SW Calgary, AB T2S 2T2 Phone: (403) 228-7076 Dr. Murray Morrison Pacific Voice Clinic Inc. (Laryngologist, Laryngeal shaves) Vancouver General Hospital Willow Pavilion, 805 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Phone: (604) 875-4640 Website: www.pvcrp.com Fax: (604) 875-5382 Dr. David Candler (Family Physician) #323A Edmonton Centre Edmonton, AB T5J 4H5 Phone: (780) 429-8899 Dr. Ghalib Ahmed (Family Physician) #323A Edmonton Centre Edmonton, AB T5J 4H5 Phone: (780) 429-8899 Alberta Health-Out of Province Funding Team Leader 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 2V3 Phone: (780) 422-1954 Norma Harbottle Cheryl Anne Taylor Male to Female transgendered Will provide support, advice, etc. Phone: (780) 955-2011 Kristopher Alexander and others Female to Male transgendered Support Group Phone: (780) 432-4668 Transgender Support Group For Female to Male and Male to Female Meets every second Sunday evening of each month Grey Nuns Hospital Room 0647 (Level 0) Starts around 6:30 p.m. Dr. H. Seikaly (Ear, nose & throat) #560, 11044 – 82 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6G 0T2 Phone: (780) 435-9292 PFLAG-TG Parents, Friends of Lesbians, Gays, and Transgendered Support Group Meets on a regular basis Phone: (780) 462-5958 or (780) 944-1394 VB 3524 Gay and Lesbian Community Centre Serving Edmonton’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Community Office, library, peer-counseling and drop-in center Suite #103, 10612 – 124 Street Edmonton, AB T5N 1S3 Phone: (780) 488-3234 Website: www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca E-mail: glcce@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca This is also a support group for transgendered individuals Local support Website: www.egret.mybravenet.com Illusions Social Club Meets for a social gathering on the second Thursday And third Saturday of each month Box 1852 Edmonton, AB T5K 2P2 Phone: (780) 488-3234 on Tuesdays to Talk with someone The International Foundation For Gender Education P.O. Box 229 Waltham, MA 02154-0229 U.S.A. Phone: (617) 899-2212