Birth Certificates & Identity Documents

Losing or needing to update a birth certificate or ID can be frustrating - but it's something you can fix. This page explains how to get, replace, or correct identity documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state IDs.
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How To Update Your U.S. Passport

This video provides step-by-step instructuions on how to update your U.S. passport with informational resources available on Louisiana Law Help.
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Physician's Certification Letter

This resource explains how to get and use a physician’s statement to change the gender marker on legal documents, with steps that are usually simple and manageable without a lawyer.
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How To Update Your Social Security Information

This resource explains how to update your information with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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