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Petition For Recognition of Adult's Change of Gender And Sex Identifier, Name Change, And Issuance of New Certificates (NC-300)

Start a case to get a court decision (order) recognizing your gender and (if you want) to change your name.

Get form NC-300

Effective: July 1, 2026

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    How-to instructions for Gender Change

  • Go to

    Gender Change Form Packets
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