Step 4 - update passport
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The Executive Order from the Trump administration (EO 14168 "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" (Jan. 20, 2025), sought to prohibit gender marker changes on U.S. Passports, but due to a preliminary injunction in a class action case called Orr v. Trump, currently all transgender individuals can amend the gender marker on their Passport to reflect their gender identity. No evidence or medical documentation is required, you simply must complete the appropriate application form and sign an Attestation Form stating that you are entitled to have your gender marker amended due to the injunction. At this time, individuals can select either "M," "F," or "X" as the gender marker aligned with their gender identity. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this section accordingly when there are any changes to the Department of State's Passport policy. This guide created by attorney and subject matter expert Simone Chriss provides all of the information you need to amend the name and gender marker on your U.S. Passport, including links to the required applications and the Attestation Form needed to amend your gender marker.
Please note - The "Update Passport" step is optional and is only necessary if you currently have a valid or expired passport that needs to be updated, or if you are looking to apply for a passport for the first time.
If you need to update or apply for a passport, please select whether the passport is for an adult or minor below.
If you do not need to update or apply for a first time passport, please select the last button below titled "Skip to Step 5 - Birth Certificate".
If you need to update or apply for a passport, please select whether the passport is for an adult or minor below.
If you do not need to update or apply for a first time passport, please select the last button below titled "Skip to Step 5 - Birth Certificate".
