Is there any point in trying to get my documents changed? (piefed.blahaj.zone)

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I haven’t started the process of changing my name and gender marker on any of my documents yet. Between having my birth certificate from a very anti-trans state, and now the Supreme Court allowing the government to deny us changing our gender markers on passports, is there even a point in me trying to change my documents? I feel like, best case scenario I have a mix of updated and out-of-date documents, which feels like it would just create more confusion and difficulty.

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[-] compostgoblin@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Wow, thank you for the list! That’s going to be really helpful. It feels like a daunting undertaking, but you’re probably right, better to start sooner than later

Edit: Where did you start?/Where should I start? With the name change petition and then drivers license?

[-] dandelion 1 points 3 weeks ago

yes, get the court ordered name change first, then go for the driver's license (and if you don't already have Real ID now is when you would apply for it)

you will need the court order for several places and they don't always return copies, so I suggest getting many extra official copies (you usually have to pay for those, it's usually a small fee).

Be prepared with all the necessary documents when you make the name change petition, ask what documents are needed when you go and schedule it at the court.

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