Support Resources
Introduction
Since 2016, Microgrants has been working with community members, organizations, and volunteers to create a readily accessible database, holding all of the national information surrounding ID changes, in one place. We are proud to announce that all that hard work has paid off! We’d like to introduce the Advocacy Library.
This living library contains multiple tables, holding info ranging from Federal down to specific county information per state about name changes & gender marker changes on IDs. This is a community supported effort for both the general public and organizational purposes. We call it living because these processes and fees are subject to change at anytime. To help us keep this running, we’d love any input you may have on your state, city, or county. The more clarity we can create, the easier it will be for trans folks to change their IDs!
We’d like to thank our community for all the research, translation, and entry that it took to get this library up and running for the public. Your contributions are invaluable to the trans community’s well being. Special thanks goes to Miriam Gwilt, Kel Dae, and others.
How to Use
Each table has been made easy to navigate. Simply use the search bar (magnifying glass) and type in what you are looking for. If you feel any information is in error, then please use our feedback form located in the entry or any of the multiple links on this page to help us fix it. We want the information to be as accurate and up to date as possible to prevent any errors or more confusing bureaucracy. We encourage those with research skills and backgrounds in law or related areas to contribute anything that might be useful. We are always seeking ways to improve our system and make it more accessible. If you have any ideas of how to make it better, please email us: [email protected] and put Advocacy Library in the subject field. Thank you!
We have created a publication information resource for you to use. If you have questions about this resource please email [email protected].
Federal Identification
This table contains information on federal ID changes. These are subject to change at anytime. If you have questions about a specific document, please email: [email protected]
To search this table, please click the Magnifying Glass icon at the top right hand corner of the table. Enter the state, county, or city you are searching for. If you feel the information is incorrect, please use our Feedback Form to help us correct it. Any entry that says Help us find it may need to be re-examined or clarity. Note: Our research teams are working in real-time editing these tables as we receive information. Please make sure to refresh the page if its been sitting too long.
Name Change Petitions
This table contains information about changing your name in each state. Please be aware that some states have different fees or processes depending on what county or city you may live in. Fees and processes are subject to change at anytime. If you have questions about a specific area or document, please email: [email protected]
To search this table, please click the Magnifying Glass icon at the top right hand corner of the table. Enter the state, county, or city you are searching for. If you feel the information is incorrect, please use our Feedback Form to help us correct it. Any entry that says Help us find it may need to be re-examined or clarity. Note: Our research teams are working in real-time editing these tables as we receive information. Please make sure to refresh the page if its been sitting too long.
Publication Fees
This table contains information about publication fees in some states that require publication of a name change. Please be aware that some counties have different fees or processes that may differ from what is listed here. Fees and processes are subject to change at anytime. If you have questions about a specific area or document, please email: [email protected].
To search this table, please click the Magnifying Glass icon at the top right hand corner of the table. Enter the state, county, or city you are searching for. If you feel the information is incorrect, please use our Feedback Form to help us correct it. Any entry that says Help us find it may need to be re-examined or clarity. Note: Our research teams are working in real-time editing these tables as we receive information. Please make sure to refresh the page if its been sitting too long.
Driver's Licenses & State Identification
This table contains information on Driver’s Licenses and State ID processes and fees. Fees and processes are subject to change at anytime. If you have questions about a specific area or document, please email: [email protected]
To search this table, please click the Magnifying Glass icon at the top right hand corner of the table. Enter the state, county, or city you are searching for. If you feel the information is incorrect, please use our Feedback Form to help us correct it. Any entry that says Help us find it may need to be re-examined or clarity. Note: Our research teams are working in real-time editing these tables as we receive information. Please make sure to refresh the page if its been sitting too long.
Birth Certificates
This table contains information on birth certificate processes and fees. Fees and processes are subject to change at anytime. We only provide birth certificate assistance if it is necessary for one of your IDs, if you are a minor, or if you reside in the same state as where the birth certificate was issued. If you have questions about a specific area or document, please email: [email protected]
To search this table, please click the Magnifying Glass icon at the top right hand corner of the table. Enter the state, county, or city you are searching for. If you feel the information is incorrect, please use our Feedback Form to help us correct it. Any entry that says Help us find it may need to be re-examined or clarity. Note: Our research teams are working in real-time editing these tables as we receive information. Please make sure to refresh the page if its been sitting too long.
Name Change Assistance
Name change guide for people with previous records (updated as of Sept 2017): Our research team has compiled info for public use of the name change process for folks with previous records. If you have updates or concerns, please email [email protected]. Click here to view the document.
Name Change Guide for Military Records - put togther by Transgender American Veterans Association.
The following is a list of ID CLINICS or programs that help assistance in name changes. Please refer your recipients there to get more help if they need it! If you have any questions about the lists or any links broken, contact [email protected] for more assistance.