Question about RLE and legal name change

[tekla]

I thought a doctor had to sign it too, that what the link says also.

[Janet_Girl]

Supposedly in Oregon you use the same form that you use for name change, except that you cross out 'name' and add 'gender'.  But you do need a surgeons letter stating that it is irreversible.  I don't know if a letter stating that you had an Orchi would work or not.  When I go in on September 4 for my name change, I am going to take my carry letter and see if the judge is in a good mood or not. 

When I changed my license, I had a letter from my therapist and they changed the name and gender marker.  I am glad I did it when I did, because they changed the law the following week and you now need a birth certificate or other proof you are in America legally.

So I will be me even without SRS. 

Janet

[Lisbeth]

Yes, California, and it does not have to be from a surgeon, nor is surgery required.

Hmm...on that link Lisbeth it shows as requiring an affidavit from a doctor saying GRS has been completed

Yes, a doctor, not a surgeon.  The doctor who prescribes your hormones can do it.

Lisbeth

[sarahb]

Yes, California, and it does not have to be from a surgeon, nor is surgery required.

Hmm...on that link Lisbeth it shows as requiring an affidavit from a doctor saying GRS has been completed

Yes, a doctor, not a surgeon.  The doctor who prescribes your hormones can do it.

Lisbeth

Ah, my mistake. I figured you were just generalizing and saying that you don't need any sort of letter from a medical professional, be it a doctor or surgeon. Good to know. I thought it had to be the actual surgeon who writes the letter.

[tekla]

No, I think it just has to be someone who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.