just like to tell everyone, i got my name changed today but had trouble at the dmv with the gender change "utah dmv" changed there rules you have to have a court order for you to change  your gender but the court dosnt have a fourm for that so i went back to the court and the judge was so nice he saw me again the same day and he should me how to amend my paper work but i needed to get a my doctor to give me a letter  that im on hrt and resubit it to the court but i did that today also so  i will see if thats good for "utah dmv" next week  , well i live in "mormonville"

Right on Mattie

I don't live in Mormonville, but I do live in Mormonland, which isn't too far away from Mormonville.

Not the easiest place to get things done sometimes

Ive been on HRT for five years and had my name change four years ago. I'm just getting around to get my gender marker changed on my licence because 1) I never can find it, 2) it just came up for renewal, 3) I finnally remembered to get the letter from the DR (been through a lot in the past 3 years so it was'nt at the top of my list.

Well, I don't live in Mormonville, either, but my state DMV won't change my gender marker without a letter from my surgeon.  

(I know, I know.  Just when you're feeling sorry for yourself, someone comes along with a worse story.  I hate that. )

Congratulations on your name-change, Mattie.  When I got mine, it took a few days before my feet touched the ground again.  Wow!  For the state, in its infinite wisdom () to say that you are Mattie is wonderful!

- Kate

Oh my gosh, Mattie, I've met you! (I live here in Mormonville as well.)

I don't know why, but I never expected to see someone on here that I'd met! lol

Gratz on your official name change, and meeting the amenable judge, despite the beaurocracy. Keep us posted on the rest of the story, especially since I'll probably be going through the same process in the same area, in a year or so. =P

well "yoru" did we meet at the pride center?or at a bar?anyway we have to stand together and be there for one another,there is a good group of people here in the lgbt comunity here in salt lake city. i have been out for awhile so if there is anything i can do let me know, there is also a support group here in salt lake. you can find me on facebook to  just look up "Mattie leyden"  message me and let me how you are linking me from here

My girlfriend and I came to a group meeting at the Pride center back near the beginning of the year. I didn't really feel like I fit in, probably because I was just figuring things out, and I have been too shy to go back. I remember really admiring how well you carry yourself though. =)

you need to come back try it one more time. but if not there is still a good group of girls out there to hang out with