This category concerns options and process of changing one's name or gender assignment.
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 Immigration Documents
This guide provides basic information about how to update your immigration documents. The process is relatively simple and can be managed without the help of a lawyer. This guide is intended to provide support to those seeking to update the name and/or gender marker on any immigration document without legal representation.
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.
Name Change Of A Child
This resource provides an overview of how to legally change a minor's name in Louisiana.
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.
Understanding A Violent Felony Charge
This provides basic information to help you determine if your felony charge is a crime of violence, also called a violent felony.