Changing Gender Marker on ID

[Zoey Addisyn]

I just found out that my state allows anyone to self-declare and update their gender marker on their Driver's License without proof of GCS. All I have to do in my state is get a replacement license or ID card from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and then select the appropriate gender marker on the application form: male, female, or non-binary.

Unfortunately, I still have to use my birth name, which cannot be changed without a court order. My birth first name is sometimes given to females, so that is OK, but I'm not so lucky with my middle name.  The good news is if I show up in person to make the change, I can have a new photo taken that also represents the new female gender marker on my ID.

I am very excited to take this step and finally have an ID that more closely resembles my authentic self. My appointment with the DMV is on Nov. 6th.

The states below let people change their genders on their licenses without proof of transition. Individuals can simply work with their state's Department of Motor Vehicles to update their information.

California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia
Washington

For more info google "How to change gender on driver's license"

[Lori Dee]

I live in South Dakota. Like you, a court order is needed for a legal name change but not for a gender marker change.

My endocrinologist just filled out a simple form letter that stated that she has been my doctor for years and that I have completed the clinical transition from male to female. No details are necessary.

I have not had surgery, but everyone's "clinical transition" looks different and the state accepts that.

[Zoey Addisyn]

I live in South Dakota. Like you, a court order is needed for a legal name change but not for a gender marker change.

My endocrinologist just filled out a simple form letter that stated that she has been my doctor for years and that I have completed the clinical transition from male to female. No details are necessary.

I have not had surgery, but everyone's "clinical transition" looks different and the state accepts that.

I'm glad the process was also easy in your state. The states on the list I provided don't need any documentation. The allow a person to "self-declare" to change the gender marker and do not even require a letter from a physician.