Amend a marriage record for the removal of sex of party field

Massachusetts General Law allows for the removal of Sex of Party fields on a Massachusetts marriage certificate by means of an affidavit. In conjunction with a request to remove the Sex of Party fields, applicant(s) may amend name(s) in upon submission of a judicial change of name, if applicable. A new marriage certificate will be issued upon receipt of the evidence outlined below. Note that an amendment to remove Sex of Party fields will remove the field for both parties.

Evidence required:

1. An Applicant Affidavit to Remove Sex Designation on a Marriage Certificate form.

Alternatively, a similar affidavit may be submitted that includes:

• Full name, date of marriage, place of marriage and spouse’s name as appear on the subject’s existing marriage certificate.
• The applicant’s written request and authorization for a permanent amendment of the marriage certificate to remove Sex of Party fields on the certificate and, if applicable, to reflect a legal change of name.
• Contact information including current name and address. Providing a telephone number and/or email address is helpful.
• Applications must be signed and dated by both parties to the marriage.
• The affidavit must conclude with the following attestation: “I declare under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information above is true and accurate and not made for any fraudulent purpose. Upon signing, I am authorizing a permanent change to the marriage certificate as listed above.”

2. A court-certified copy of the applicant’s legal name change decree, if applicable.