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How do I change the sex or gender on my Passport?
You can no longer change the sex that is on your Passport. This information will be updated if the new federal ban changes. These are historic instructions for how to change the sex or gender marker on a passport. #8914EN.
How do I change the sex or gender on all my IDs?
Instructions for changing the sex or gender markers on Washington State IDs and driver’s licenses, birth certificates, Social Security cards, U.S. passports, Tribal IDs, and immigration documents. #8910EN Notice: The information related to federal ID rights and sex/gender on federal records is changing rapidly. The information included on this page is being updated to reflect those changes. Corrected up to date versions will be published to this page as soon as possible. The recent federal changes impact many kinds of IDs including Passports, Social Security records, military records and others. There is now a ban on changing sex on Passports for all Americans. As of January 31, 2025: The right to change sex on your Social Security record remains, but doing so is now procedurally impossible due to federal changes. If you ask to change the sex on your Social Security record, you will be denied. This current federal SSA directive lasts until July 31, 2025.
What is my legal gender?
If you are transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, or have experienced a sex or gender change, you might have questions about what defines your legal gender. This can help you. If you need to make decisions related to changing the sex or gender on your various IDs and records, this can help to learn about how your sex or gender is identified on various records. This can also help you learn what can happen if you do or don't change the sex on your different IDs. #8505EN
How do I change the gender on my Washington driver’s license or state ID?
Instructions for changing gender marker on a Washington driver's license or state ID. The January 2025 federal bans on changing sex identifiers on federal records doesn’t affect your Washington state ID or driver’s license. If this changes and it does start affect REAL IDs, then this information will be updated. You can still change the sex identifier on your Washington state IDs. On Department of License issued IDs in Washington this is called your “gender designation”. #8916EN
How do I change the sex that is on my Tribal IDs?
Instructions for changing the sex that is listed on your tribal IDs. As of January, 2025 the information related to federal ID rights and sex/gender on federal records is changing rapidly. All current passport applications that included a request to change the sex or gender have been suspended. The Social Security Administration will not issue sex identification changes to Social Security records anymore. Other federal record and ID information could be affected like Bureau of Indian Affairs records. It was already very difficult to change your gender on BIA or tribal related federal records prior to this. This information will be updated regularly to include any changes. #8917EN
Name Change Guide for all types of name changes in Washington state (including transgender and gender related name changes)
This guide explains how to change your name by court order in Washington. It can be used if you need a name change for any reason including for reasons related to safety, religion, sex, gender identity, transgender status, immigration status, marital status or other reasons. There are two kinds of name changes in Washington. Name changes that are not sealed and name changes that are sealed. This has information for both kinds. This has instructions for a non-sealed name change in District Court. It also has instructions and forms for a sealed name change in Superior Court. In most situations for either kind of name change, it is a simple process you can do by yourself, without a lawyer. #3400EN
Can I change the sex that is on my birth certificate?
This is usually called asking for a "vital records amendment." This packet can help you understand what is required to change the sex on your birth certificate if you were born in Washington or if you were born somewhere else but live in Washington now. You might be able to use the example fillable court forms in this packet if your birth place requires a court order to change your birth certificate. If you were born in Washington, you won’t need a court order-you will just need a form. Your birth place may or may not let you change your birth certificate depending on their rules. Read this packet to learn more. #8913EN.
How do I change the sex on my immigration or citizenship documents?
This can help you learn what was most recently required to change your sex on your immigration and citizenship documents. This is historic information to help you prepare in case these rights come back. As of January, 2025 the information related to federal ID rights and sex/gender on federal records is changing rapidly. All current passport applications that included a request to change the sex or gender have been suspended. The Social Security Administration will not issue sex identification changes to Social Security records anymore. Other federal record and ID information will be affected including all or most immigration related records. It is not possible or advised to try to change the sex that is on your immigration documents during the federal ban. This information will be updated regularly to include any changes. #8915EN
How do I change the sex on my Social Security Card and record?
This can help you learn about changing your sex identification on your Social Security record. This is helpful for people who are transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, or who have had a sex or gender change. It includes information and instructions for changing the sex identification on your social security card and record. You can no longer change the sex that is on your Social Security record. This information will be updated if the new federal ban changes. These are historic instructions for how to change the sex identification on your Social Security records. #8911EN
My landlord is discriminating against me
Read this to learn what your options are. #6324EN
My Landlord Just Gave me a 20-Day Notice
If you rent the place where you live and you got a 20-Day Notice from your landlord, learn what that is and what you should do about it. #6355EN
Child Support Worksheets and Order
A Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive to calculate child support. Completes a proposed Child Support Order, Worksheets, and a Financial Declaration if needed.
Washington’s Non-Parent Visitation Rights
Learn how and when certain non-parent relatives can file for non-parent visitation with a child. #3152EN
Now that you have a U Visa: Warnings, rights and responsibilities
Read this if you already have a U Visa. #8130EN
Landlords must give a “good” reason to end certain tenancies
Learn more about how landlords can now evict or refuse to renew a rental agreement for specific reasons only. #6345EN
I lost my job. Do I have rights?
Read this for help deciding if your termination was illegal, if your employer owes you anything or you owe your employer anything, and how to assert your rights. #2102EN