This category concerns the process and options for an adult to change their gender legally.
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 Gender Marker
This resource should help you understand the steps for updating your gender marker on various documents such as your Louisiana state ID or driver's license, your Louisiana birth certificate, your passport, and your Social Security information.
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.