LGBTQ rights
Know Your Rights
LGBTQIA Student Rights in Public Schools (Comic)
This short comic helps students understand what their civil and free speech rights are related to LGBTQIA2S+ identities at public schools in Washington state. This comic is available in both English and Spanish.
Name Change
In Washington State, if you are eighteen or older, you can choose and use any name you wish, as long as you are not trying to defraud (cheat) someone. This describes the process. #3400EN
Change your gender designation: Driver licenses and ID cards
Instructions and forms for changing gender marker on a driver's license or ID card in Washington state.
Gender Marker Change: Birth Certificate
Instructions and forms for changing gender marker on a birth certificate. Publication #8913EN.
Gender Marker Change: Immigration Documents
Instructions and forms for changing gender marker on immigration documents. #8915EN.
Gender Marker Change: Passport
Instructions and forms for how to change gender marker on a passport. Publication #8914EN.
Gender Marker Change: Social Security Card
Instructions and forms for changing the gender marker on your social security card. Publication #8911EN.
Gender Marker Changes: Social Security, Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Passport, and Immigration Documents
Instructions and forms for how to change gender on important documents. Packet #8910EN.