UPDATING YOUR GENDER MARKER
Below is an overview of the different processes and forms you need to change your gender marker and/or name on identity documents. For a more information click the button below…
Changing your name and your gender marker on identity documents are two separate processes, but they can happen at the same time.
In the state of Illinois, you do not need a name change order to change your gender marker on state-issued forms of identification, like birth certificates, state IDs/driver’s licenses, and marriage licenses. Likewise, you do not need a name change order to change your gender marker on federal forms of identification, like passports and social security cards.
However, you may need a name change order or other documentation to change your gender marker on identity documents from other states. Luckily, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to name and gender marker changes on birth certificates in all 50 states, which can be found here.
You can update your gender marker and/or name on 5 identification documents.
Below we’ve listed the necessary forms and cost for updating each form of identification.
Just like the name change process, updating identity documents can get really complicated really quickly. So, we’ve made a comprehensive guide to identity documents that can be found here. The process to update each document can change very quickly, and we decided it would be easier to update the guide than the entire website. If you’re looking for specific information on how to update your identity documents look to the guide, and don’t hesitate to reach out to TJLP with any questions or concerns!
Identity Documents Forms & Fees
Illinois Driver’s License/State ID
It costs $5 to correct a license, $10 to correct a state ID
Current ID, Name Change Order (if applicable), and Gender Designation form
If you don’t have a current IL ID you’ll need to bring other documentation
Social Security Card
It is free to update your social security card
A Social Security Correction Form (which can be found in any Social Security office), Name Change Order (if applicable), and a letter from a physician stating you’ve taken appropriate clinical steps to transition (see a sample letter here)
Illinois Birth Certificate
It costs $15 to update a birth certificate.
Mail
A check or money order for $15 made out to the Illinois Department of Public Health,
A photocopy of your ID,
Name Change Order (if applicable),
Declaration of gender transition or intersex condition signed by a health care or licensed mental health provider (to change gender marker),
And the notarized Affidavit and Correction of Certificate Request
To: Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Passport
There’s been a recent update to the gender marker updating process that’s pretty complicated, so just check our comprehensive instructions here.
Marriage Certificate
It costs $5 to update your marriage certificate
Photo ID and Application for Verification of Marriage/Civil Union Record Files.