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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Name Change of a Child

This brochure explains how to legally change a child’s name in Louisiana, including the steps and requirements involved.
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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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