The Transitional Male

LEGAL Index -

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Name Change /Gender Change sub-Directory

Name Change Tips

Changing Sex & Name on your Birth Certificate

Changing Sex on Drivers License

Changing your name on your Social Security card

Can I Change My Birth Certificate in Texas? Yes & No! Find out why & why not! (Information may not be current!)

Transmen & Selective Service: Do I have to Register for the Draft?: Yes, you have to, if you are male on any document and between the ages of 18 & 26.(Information may not be current!)

How Do I Change [or obtain a] My Passport? (Information may not be current!)

How to Change Your Name (Information may not be current!)

(This is a starting point - information may no longer be current - it is up to you to check your local jurisdiction for any changes!)

By State sub-directory

(This is a starting point - information may no longer be current - it is up to you to check your local jurisdiction for any changes!)

New York State: Changing Your Name in New York State submitted by a guy who went through it!

Michigan: Changing Your Name in Michigan submitted by a guy who went through it!

California: Easy Way to Change Name/Gender on California Drivers License

GUIDE FOR TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO AMEND THEIR IDENTITY DOCUMENTS TO CONFORM TO THEIR NEW LEGAL NAME AND GENDER DESIGNATION - Contains specific information for Florida - very in-depth information along with court forms

New! TS RoadMap (OFF SITE) State by State Name Change info!

Commentary & Advice SUB-directory

Can an FTM Marry in Texas? Find out!

Can I Change My Birth Certificate in Texas? Yes & No! Find out why & why not!

The Bankruptcy Solution? Thinking of racking up a pile of SRS surgery bills then filing? Don't

Identity Fraud: Protect Your I.D. and Credit Tips

Other Important Issues sub-directory

(This is a starting point - information may no longer be current - it is up to you to check your local jurisdiction for any changes!)

Marriage Laws - For Marriage Minded Guys: (This is a starting point - information may no longer be current - it is up to you to check your local jurisdiction for any changes!)

off site information SUB-directory

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New York to Ease Rules for records reflecting gender change Story has been taken off the web
Washington State: Medicaid plans to rewrite regulations no longer covering sex-change operations. But before the new regulations are in place, the state will likely have to pay for more surgeries. (posted Sept 2006)
New CA Law seeks to level Ins. for TG's Click to read the off site article (posted Aug 2006)
Legal Aspects of Transsexuality