GENDER MARKER AND NAME CHANGE RESOURCES

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Washington State Department of Health

Washington State gender options (as of Oct 2020): Female, Male, or X (not exclusively male or female)

  1. Complete the Form 422-143: Sex Designation Change:

    1. Adults: complete Form 422-143: Sex Designation Change (adults)

      Minors: complete Form 422-144: Sex Designation Change (minors)

    2. Adults: Sign the form in presence of a Notary Public (find a Notary)
      Minors: healthcare or mental healthcare provider must sign off on the request

    3. Adults: Provide legal name change court order if applicable (name change info for Washington State or King County)
      Minors: Submit Affidavit for Correction with consent of all listed parents to amend name on birth certificate; or provide legal name change court order if minor’s name has already been legally changed on birth certificate

  2. Submit Application:
    • Option 1: in person (Tumwater, WA location on form)
    • Option 2: by mail (Olympia, WA location on form)

Cost: It’s free to amend a birth certificate in Washington State.
• Certified copies are $20 each.

For help:

DRIVER LICENSE

Department of Licensing

Washington State gender options (as of Oct 2020): Female, Male, or X (not exclusively male or female)

  1. Complete the Change of Gender Designation form

  2. Submit Application

Cost: If you already have a Driver License in Washington State, it’s free to amend your gender and receive a new license. If you are amending any other information (name, address, etc) you’ll need to pay the fees.

For help:

  • Phone: 1-360-902-3900 / TTY: 711 for WA Relay Service

  • Website: www.dol.wa.gov

PASSPORT

Department of State

US Federal gender options (as of Oct 2020): Female or Male

  1. Complete Form DS-11, and submit the following

    • Current photo ID reflecting your true identity

    • Current passport photo reflecting your true identity

    • Medical Certification indicating appropriate clinical treatment or currently transitioning

    • Proof of legal name change

  2. Submit Application

Cost: Please see the Passport Fees page to calculate fees. New Passport books are $110; new Passport Cards are $30.


For help:

SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS

Social Security Administration

US Federal gender options (as of Oct 2020): Female or Male

  1. Gather identity documents:

    1. identity

    2. gender

    3. US citizenship/immigration status

  2. Complete Application for Social Security Card

  3. Submit Application

Cost: Social Security cards are free.

For help:



FOR MORE SUPPORT AMENDING GENDER MARKERS:

  • Seattle’s Ingersoll Gender Center may provide support with navigating the process of amending name and gender markers.

Organizations