If you are a transgender or a non-binary person and want other people and organizations to identify you like this, you should go through the process of name and gender change. This process does not require the help of an attorney and can be done in several days by yourself.

Read this review to know everything required for gender and name change in your ID or other legal documents.

Legal name and gender change procedure

If you are ready to change the gender marker and name in your documents, you should fill in the proper form. Besides, you will have to pay a fee for this legal action. It is possible to change both name and gender at the same time in some states. However, you will need to go through these processes one by one in almost all states. Check the local requirements of your state to understand how to apply for name and gender change.

If you are not a citizen of the USA, it will be harder for you to change your ID and personal data. You have to contact the embassy of your country and clarify this question. Furthermore, if you are minor, one of your parents or a representative should attend the court with you.

The court can deny your request for the name or gender change in the following cases:

• If you have tax debt;
• If you have stated bankruptcy;
• If you have a conviction;
• If you defaulted on the loan.

It is not possible to change your name and gender marker legally in these situations. Otherwise, you are allowed to submit the request for the name and gender change.

Changing gender marker and name in the court

The next step after your application for the name or gender change is the court hearing. It is a usual procedure where the judge will make a decision on the legality of your request based on your comments. You will answer several questions as well as your witness. The witness should appear at the court for your identification and confirmation of your comments.

Do not forget to pay the fee in advance and bring the order and its certified copy to the court. The court clerk will notify you about your court hearing and provide information on the required papers. After the court hearing, you will need to wait for the final decision of the judge and prepare your IDor another document for the name or gender change.

All in all, name or gender marker change is a simple and cheap procedure. You can easily complete it if you are aware of the legal requirements of your state.