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Title: Mississippi Name & Gender Change
Post by: chefskenzie on March 13, 2015, 10:53:33 PM
Post by: chefskenzie on March 13, 2015, 10:53:33 PM
Went to court today and filed my paperwork for a name and gender change in Mississippi. Wanted to share the info so others have access to it.
You have to serve the Department of Vital Statistics and AG's office. After 30 days the judge will change everything if the state doesn't contest it. They usually don't contest it, usually they say they deny that you need the relief, but don't want to fight it.
You must have a letter from a doctor, and a therapist saying that this is in your best interest, not for fraudulent purposes, and that you are under treatment for GID.
Your Birth Certificate will be amended to show the new name and new gender, with the old info struck through. It will still be visible on the Birth Certificate, but your ID and all other documents will show the correct gender and name.
I have NOT had GCS, and have been living full-time for 3 years, and on HRT for 2.
Hope this info helps.....should have my name change/gender finalized in 30-45 days!
You have to serve the Department of Vital Statistics and AG's office. After 30 days the judge will change everything if the state doesn't contest it. They usually don't contest it, usually they say they deny that you need the relief, but don't want to fight it.
You must have a letter from a doctor, and a therapist saying that this is in your best interest, not for fraudulent purposes, and that you are under treatment for GID.
Your Birth Certificate will be amended to show the new name and new gender, with the old info struck through. It will still be visible on the Birth Certificate, but your ID and all other documents will show the correct gender and name.
I have NOT had GCS, and have been living full-time for 3 years, and on HRT for 2.
Hope this info helps.....should have my name change/gender finalized in 30-45 days!
Title: Re: Mississippi Name & Gender Change
Post by: ainsley on March 30, 2015, 08:46:06 AM
Post by: ainsley on March 30, 2015, 08:46:06 AM
Congrats! I am so happy for you! I was elated to get mine changed by court order. Still waiting for New Mexico to change my BC. Have to have GRS. 5 months and counting!
Title: Re: Mississippi Name & Gender Change
Post by: boogstubbie on March 16, 2017, 03:40:19 AM
Post by: boogstubbie on March 16, 2017, 03:40:19 AM
hello. what exactly do i need for the letters to say to change the gender marker in mississippi. i tee am from mississippi. i had my name changed but did not know that they will amend the gender marker. i am in texas so this info would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Mississippi Name & Gender Change
Post by: LizK on March 16, 2017, 05:02:55 AM
Post by: LizK on March 16, 2017, 05:02:55 AM
Hi boogstubbie
Welcome and I hope you enjoy your time here at Susan's.
I am sure someone will be able to help you with that I am in a different part of the world where the process is different
Regards
Liz
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I am sure someone will be able to help you with that I am in a different part of the world where the process is different
Regards
Liz
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