Current Version
| Region | United States |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | As of 2022, all passports are able to get a gender marker X on the US State website or in person. Social Security will be able to change the name as well, unknown of the date when allowed. Check any of the states for Drivers ID or Birth certificates. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/x-gender-marker-available-on-u-s-passports-starting-april-11/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html https://transequality.org/documents https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card/get-started/visit-local-office |
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Revision History (2)
edited by qcksws. fixing the status, there is no federal law, however passports are offered though the Dept of State website
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Varies by Region |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | As of 2022, all passports are able to get a gender marker X on the US State website or in person. Social Security will be able to change the name as well, unknown of the date when allowed. Check any of the states for Drivers ID or Birth certificates. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/x-gender-marker-available-on-u-s-passports-starting-april-11/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html https://transequality.org/documents https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card/get-started/visit-local-office |