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Marcellow

December 28, 2014, 05:16:50 PM
So the process to legally change my name would've been simple...if I was born in the states.
But, unfortunately, that is not the case and I still need to provide proof of my birth.

What are considered valid documents that are proof of birth besides birth certificate?
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jojoglowe

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December 28, 2014, 06:32:42 PM
I'm in Ohio (was born here)

My county is awesome and you can apply for the name change online. I was paranoid and bought a copy of my birth certificate... even brought my passport and utility stubs to prove I was in the county for the past year+... but all I needed was my ID!

Perhaps you need to get an answer that is specific to the state you live in. I'm assuming you live in the US, but weren't born in the US.
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Marcellow

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December 28, 2014, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: jojoglowe on December 28, 2014, 06:32:42 PM
I'm in Ohio (was born here)

My county is awesome and you can apply for the name change online. I was paranoid and bought a copy of my birth certificate... even brought my passport and utility stubs to prove I was in the county for the past year+... but all I needed was my ID!

Perhaps you need to get an answer that is specific to the state you live in. I'm assuming you live in the US, but weren't born in the US.

Yeah wasn't born in the states but need name change here, the site is like " If you were not born in New York State, you need to bring proof of your birth, as well. "
I'm sitting here like okay...would my state ID and passport suffice? O_O
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jessical

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December 28, 2014, 06:57:21 PM
I have a similar situation, but I am in California.  For California, at least for the Court Order name (and gender) change I don't need to supply my birth certificate.  If it is just for proof of ID I would think you could use your foreign birth certificate.  But if you need to the birth certificate to match your new name, that would be problematic.  Have you tried to ask the transgender law center?
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mrs izzy

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December 28, 2014, 08:55:56 PM
Marcellow

I think they might take your Passport being it is a official document that shows DOB and country.

Luck with government agencies.

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tgchar21

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December 29, 2014, 09:35:01 AM
Have you been a U.S. citizen since birth (you got it through your parents)? If so, then the report of birth abroad from the federal government is what you need (in this case any foreign birth certificates are not necessary).

If you're a naturalized U.S. citizen try presenting your naturalization certificate - if that doesn't work then you may need the birth certificate from your country of birth.

If you're not a U.S. citizen then you will need to show your foreign passport and proof that you're legally here (and as with the above scenario if that isn't sufficient then you may need the foreign birth certificate).

Hope this helps!
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ImagineKate

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December 29, 2014, 09:36:52 AM
Quote from: Marcellow on December 28, 2014, 05:16:50 PM
So the process to legally change my name would've been simple...if I was born in the states.
But, unfortunately, that is not the case and I still need to provide proof of my birth.

What are considered valid documents that are proof of birth besides birth certificate?

There should be the consular report of birth abroad, which may work, if your parents were US citizens when you were born and you were a US citizen at birth.
 
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/abroad/events-and-records/birth/replace-or-amend-consular-report-of-birth-abroad.html

If you were simply born abroad and naturalized later on, suffice to say you'll need a birth certificate from your country of birth. You can get that from the embassy or consulate.
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jojoglowe

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December 29, 2014, 09:42:07 AM
When I stopped in to the name change office at my county, they were very helpful. Perhaps going into the office and speaking to a person would help.

If your parents were US citizens this might help

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/abroad/events-and-records/birth.html
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Marcellow

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December 29, 2014, 10:14:55 AM
Quote from: tgchar21 on December 29, 2014, 09:35:01 AM
Have you been a U.S. citizen since birth (you got it through your parents)? If so, then the report of birth abroad from the federal government is what you need (in this case any foreign birth certificates are not necessary).

If you're a naturalized U.S. citizen try presenting your naturalization certificate - if that doesn't work then you may need the birth certificate from your country of birth.

If you're not a U.S. citizen then you will need to show your foreign passport and proof that you're legally here (and as with the above scenario if that isn't sufficient then you may need the foreign birth certificate).

Hope this helps!

No I haven't. None of us are American born.
I guess I'm going to have to send for an official Bolivian birth certificate if my naturalization certificate isn't proof enough.
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