No evidence is required to change the sex field on the NUMIDENT. Accept the sex as
indicated by the number holder or proper applicant.
NOTE: The sex field on the NUMIDENT should not be used to make any determination about
initial or continuing benefit eligibility. Do not update the MBR, SSR, RPS or any
other SSA record for change of sex.
a. Request for binary change (male/female): Accept the applicant’s self-identified sex designation of either male or female,
even if it is different from the sex designation shown on identity documents, such
as a passport, or state-issued driver’s license or identity card.
See RM 10212.200B.4, in this section.
If the applicant is requesting a replacement card, and all criteria are satisfied,
issue the replacement card according to RM 10205.015.
b. Request for non-binary change (neither male nor female): For requests to update the NUMIDENT with a non-binary sex designation such as an
X, use the following script:
Currently, SSA’s record systems are unable to include a non-binary or unspecified
sex
designation. SSA is examining ways to address this in the future. Would you like to
request a
replacement card?
If the applicant is requesting a replacement card, and all criteria are satisfied,
issue the replacement card according to RM 10205.015.
If the number holder does not request a replacement card, follow procedures to provide
written notification of why the request to update the Social Security Number record
cannot be processed, see RM 00299.020. Select "Other" and annotate, "Currently, SSA's record systems are unable to include
a non-binary or unspecified sex designation."
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