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

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

Quote from: SarahR on August 08, 2008, 03:40:41 PM

Quote from: Ellie's Miss Lisbeff on August 08, 2008, 02:14:57 PM
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

Quote from: Ellie's Miss Lisbeff on August 08, 2008, 07:13:31 PM

Quote from: SarahR on August 08, 2008, 03:40:41 PM

Quote from: Ellie's Miss Lisbeff on August 08, 2008, 02:14:57 PM
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.

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