Legal Gender Change
Summary
Getting your gender changed has a variety of different requirements across different governing bodies, but each year it tends to get more inclusive with more options for non-binary people. If you have any questions or any information is out of date, please email Faye at Fayeseidler@gmail.com.
North Dakota
Driver’s License
- Limited by male/female
- Department of Motor Vehicle Gender Change Form: https://www.dot.nd.gov/forms/sfn61146.pdf
- Requires a healthcare worker to complete
- Can be done at the same time as changing name legally
Birth Certificate
- Limited by male/female
- Currently requires proof of bottom surgery from a physician
- Information for the process: https://www.health.nd.gov/vital/changing-birth-record
Social Security Card (Nationally Governed)
- Limited by male/female
- Social Security Office FAQ: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-01453
- Requires specifically a Medical Doctor: Example Letter
- More detailed considerations found here: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/social-security
Passport (Nationally Governed)
- You can self determine gender on passport including male, female, or non-binary
- All information related to this here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html
Minnesota
Driver’s License
- You can self determine gender on passport including male, female, or non-binary
- You’ll need to find your local Department of Motor Vehicles: https://onlineservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/
Birth Certificate
- You may be able to self determine gender on Birth Certificate – Email Fayeseidler@gmail.com for more information on process
- Currently the official policy does require a letter from a physician: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/reqdocs.html#gender
- This letter doesn’t require surgery, but does require, “Medical certification of appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition” in the form of an original letter from a licensed physician.
Social Security Card (Nationally Governed)
- Limited by male/female
- Social Security Office FAQ: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-01453
- Requires specifically a Medical Doctor: Example Letter
- More detailed considerations found here: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/social-security
Passport (Nationally Governed)
- You can self determine gender on passport including male, female, or non-binary
- All information related to this here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html
National Information
If we your current state is not included here, the best place to go for general information on Legal Gender Change documents is here: