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This category covers what protections and rights that members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community may have, based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. This includes protections for same-sex marriage, discrimination, and hate crimes.

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Getting A Name Change

This resource covers information about getting a name change in Louisiana. This begins with the process of obtaining a name change court order. Then, once you have a name change court order, you can use it to update other documents. This resource also covers other issues related to getting a name change.

How To Get A Gender Marker Court Order

This resource provides step-by-step instructions to ask the court to legally order an update to your gender marker on your Louisiana birth certificate.

How To Update Your Louisiana Birth Certificate

This information covers how to update your Louisiana birth certificate. You may need to update your birth certificate with a new name or to reflect your gender marker.

How To Update Your Social Security Information

This gives you guidance on the process of updating your Social Security information.

How to Update Your State ID Or Driver's License

This information covers updating your Louisiana state ID or driver's license. This includes specific information about updating your name or gender marker.

How to Update Your U.S. Passport

This resource explains the process of updating a U.S. passport. There are several reasons you might need to update your U.S. passport, such as a name change, correcting information such as gender marker, or renewing an expired passport. The process varies depending on the specific reason for the update.

Physician's Certification Letter

This page provides basic information on obtaining and submitting a statement from your physician to change the gender marker on legal documents. Depending on which document you are updating, the process is relatively simple and usually can be managed without the help of a lawyer. This guide is intended to provide support to people helping themselves. This resource is informational and is not legal advice. Always consult with an attorney about your particular situation.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Discrimination At Work

Do you feel you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI)? This resource goes over the SOGI discrimination process in employment situations and the process to file a SOGI discrimination claim.

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