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Name/Gender Change Process
ID Documents Center | Advocates for Trans Equality - a one-stop hub for name and gender change information. Find out how to update your name and gender on state and federal IDs and records.
Local Resources
DMV (Miller Hill Mall location, #169) | Ann Primozich - Ann is a Service Center Specialist/Passport Agent + and ally! You can get assistance from Ann about passports, tabs/registration, house taxes, title transfers, anything requiring registration or anything that needs to be transferred for the DNR (boats, snowmobiles, jet ski, canoes, etc) and just about anything else except she specifically cannot process drivers licenses (but has tons of knowledge for questions).
DMV (Miller Hill Mall location, #169) | Ceridwen Anne - Ceridwen works at the Auditor’s Service Center and is another ally! You can get assistance from Ceridwen for renewing your license or upgrading to the Real or Enhanced ID (people with enhanced IDs can cross the border into Canada & Medixo by land or by water).
Justice North | A nonprofit civil law firm dedicated to the principle that equal access to justice is a basic human right, regardless of background or circumstances. They open the doors of the legal system to the most vulnerable in our communities by providing critical legal assistance to preserve our clients' safety, security, and stability.
Law Office of LAW | Lucas A. Wyshnytzky specializes in Family Law and Criminal Defense, amongst other areas. You can get in touch at lawofficeoflaw@gmail.com.
Statewide Resources
Davis Law Office | A Minneapolis-based law firm. Contact them at davis@davismeansbusiness.com.
Gender Justice | A non-profit law firm that works to combat discrimination based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation.
Check out their Supporting LGBTQ+ Students at School toolkit for trans and gender expansive students.
Trans Legal Services Network Directory | Maintained by Advocates for Trans Equality, this national directory contains several entries for Minnesota.
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) | Connecting volunteer attorneys with clients in need.
Make an Appointment with a volunteer lawyer for their LGBTQ Clinic, and receive info about name and gender marker changes, general legal advice, and referrals.
More Resources
LGBTQ Discrimination in the Workplace guide | This guide looks deeper into the impact of LGBTQ workplace discrimination, and how to educate workers on preventing and handling these situations.
LGBTQ+ Family Justice: How Minnesota Law Can Help You & Your Family | In April of 2024, Trans Northland collaborated with Gender Justice & Justice North to put on an event to educate LGBTQ+ families about their rights in Minnesota. Watch the recording! (Password: fRY2$S7q)
Virtual Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic | In December of 2024, Trans Northland partnered with CB Baga (they/them) and the Volunteer Lawyers Network to host a virtual Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic. Watch the recording!