Identity Documents

Name changes may be done by filing a petition to do so in court. Most judges will grant a name change as long as transgender individuals can convince the court they are doing so in good faith and not to avoid paying debts or law enforcement
The majority of states require a court- ordered name change and proof of surgical or clinical treatment to change one’s name and gender marker on an ID, social security card, birth certificate, or passport
Name changes are often harder to obtain for people with past criminal convictions
Although not required in all states, some states still require proof of medical procedures that show intent to permanently remain the gender associated with the new name
Most states do not require proof of gender confirmation surgery to change the gender marker on a driver’s license
Many states do require the applicant to submit an affidavit signed by their health care provider confirming their gender identity

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