Name Or Gender Change

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.
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Name Or Gender Change

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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 Immigration Documents

This guide explains how to update the name or gender marker on your immigration documents without needing a lawyer.
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