Child change gender both parents
Overview
Ask the court for an order recognizing your child's gender change
In California, you can ask the court for an order to legally recognize your child's gender change.
If you and the other parent agree to ask for an order recognizing your child's gender change, you can file a request with the court together. You file a petition, go to a court hearing if required, and get an order recognizing your child's gender change. The process generally takes up to 3 months.
Choose any part of the process below to get step-by-step instructions.
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1. Fill out a petition
First, you fill out petition to ask to the court to recognize your child's gender change. Both parents sign the petition.
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2. File and pay fee
Then, you file your petition and pay a fee. If you can't afford the fee, you can ask for a fee waiver.
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2. Get an order
If the judge approves your request, you'll get a signed order. You can use this to change your child’s legal documents, like their birth certificate and passport.