Changing your name or gender marker can be an important step in affirming your identity. This page explains how to legally change your name or gender on official documents, and what to expect during the process.
This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to get a gender marker court order in Louisiana, including how to file the required paperwork, what evidence you may need to provide, and what to expect at the court hearing.
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How to Get a Gender Marker Court Order
This resource gives step-by-step instructions for asking a Louisiana court to legally change the gender marker on your birth certificate.
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How To Get A Name Change
This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit a legal petition to change your name in Louisiana, guiding you through the court process so you can file on your own without an attorney.