Entry #3035: Right to change legal gender in Indiana

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RegionIndiana
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Indiana, it is possible for trans people to change their legal gender on their drivers’ licence but they must provide a statement from a physician.

Since March 2025, gender change on birth certificates is not provided.
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272

http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/drivers-license/amending-your-drivers-license-or-identification-card/#gender
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/idoh-halts-gender-change-requests-on-birth-records-to-comply-with-braun-executive-order


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding more info.

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ValueLegal, no restrictionsLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
DescriptionIt's possible to change gender in Indiana.In Indiana, it is possible for trans people to change their legal gender on their drivers’ licence but they must provide a statement from a physician.

Since March 2025, gender change on birth certificates is not provided.
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It's possible to change gender in Indiana. In Indiana, it is possible for trans people to change their legal gender on their drivers’ licence but they must provide a statement from a physician. Since March 2025, gender change on birth certificates is not provided.
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272

http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272

http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/drivers-license/amending-your-drivers-license-or-identification-card/#gender
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/idoh-halts-gender-change-requests-on-birth-records-to-comply-with-braun-executive-order
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http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272 http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272 http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws https://www.in.gov/bmv/licenses-permits-ids/learners-permits-and-drivers-licenses-overview/drivers-license/amending-your-drivers-license-or-identification-card/#gender https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/idoh-halts-gender-change-requests-on-birth-records-to-comply-with-braun-executive-order

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DescriptionMissing non binary options on documents.It's possible to change gender in Indiana.
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272



http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws

http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272

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http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272 http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272 http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
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  • Newer law has been passed "Bruce borders introduced a bill preventing one from changing their birth certificate or permanent record. (IN HB1524) "

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DescriptionRequires announcement of name Change. Missing non binary options on documents.Missing non binary options on documents.
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Requires announcement of name Change. Missing non binary options on documents.

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DescriptionRequires announcement of name Change. Change pending. Non binary options pending.Requires announcement of name Change. Missing non binary options on documents.
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Requires announcement of name Change. Change pending. Non binary options pending. Missing non binary options on documents.
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272


http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272



http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws

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DescriptionRequires announcement of name Change. Change pendingRequires announcement of name Change. Change pending. Non binary options pending.
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Requires announcement of name Change. Change pending pending. Non binary options pending.

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, no restrictions
DescriptionRequires surgery and requires announcement of name Change. Change pendingRequires announcement of name Change. Change pending
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Requires surgery and requires announcement of name Change. Change pending

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DescriptionRequires surgery and requires announcement of name Change. Requires surgery and requires announcement of name Change. Change pending
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Requires surgery and requires announcement of name Change. Change pending

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DescriptionRequires announcement of name Change. Requires surgery and requires announcement of name Change.
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272


http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws
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ValueLegal, no restrictionsLegal, but requires surgery

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DescriptionNoRequires announcement of name Change.

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StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo
Sourceshttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/11272