CHANGE OF NAME OR SEX

Identity Record Change – Instructions OJD OFFICIAL

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(Feb 2022)

HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME OR LEGAL SEX?

FOR YOURSELF:

Fill out the Petition for Change of Name / Sex and Judgment for Change of Name/Sex forms

for adults. Choose the options that apply to you (name, sex, or both).

FOR A MINOR CHILD: (You must be a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative for the child)

Fill out the Petition for Change of Name / Sex and Judgment for Change of Name/Sex forms

for minors. Choose the options that apply (name, sex, or both). You are the Petitioner.

If the Petition is for a name change for a minor child, then after you file your Petition and get a

case number, you must send written notice to:

 the other parent (if you are a parent) unless the child has not lived with the other

parent and the other parent does not contribute (and has not tried to contribute) to the

support of the child

 both parents (if you are not a parent)

 all legal guardians

After you send notice, complete and file the Declaration of Notice form with the court

WHERE DO I FILE?

Name Change – If you are filing for yourself, file in the circuit court for the county where you

live. If you are filing for a minor child, file in the county where the child lives.

Sex Change – You can file in any circuit court in Oregon. If you are also asking for a name

change, you can file for both at the same time in any circuit court in Oregon.

Go to www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/default.aspx

for the location and address of each

circuit court in the state. BE SURE TO FILL IN THE COUNTY NAME AT THE TOP OF THE

PAGE!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FILE?

Go to http://www.courts.oregon.gov/Pages/fees.aspx

for the filing fee

DO I HAVE TO GO TO COURT AFTER I FILE?

Not unless the court tells you to or sends you a hearing notice. In some situations, a judge

may want to talk to you or to the other parent if the Petition

is for a minor child.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The court will enter the judgment into the court’s records (called the Register of Actions). The

judgment is effective once it’s entered. The court will send you a Notice of Entry of Judgment.

If you want a copy of the Judgment for yourself, call the court to find out how to get one.

NOTE: The court will not send the judgment to any other agencies or recipients.

If you want your (or your child’s) birth certificate, driver’s license, Social

Security card, or any other record changed, you must provide a copy of the

signed Judgment to each provider according to their requirements.

DO I NEED A LAWYER?

You do not need a lawyer to file for a change of name or sex. If you have questions about how

the law works or what other issues may arise from a name or sex change, you may want to talk

to a lawyer. Court staff cannot give you legal advice. If you need help finding a lawyer, call

the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or 800.452.7636.

Identity Record Change – Petition (Adult) OJD OFFICIAL

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF

In the Matter of:

Case No: ______________________

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF

NAME SEX

Petitioner (current name)

Adult

I am the Petitioner. I am at least 18 years old or I have been emancipated by court order. I ask

the court for a judgment (check all that apply):

changing my name (use complete names. First, Middle, Last)

from:

to: // //

First Middle Last

changing my legal sex

to: male female nonbinary

I have undergone surgical, hormonal, or other treatment appropriate to me for

the purpose of affirming my gender identity

Public Interest (check all that apply in Oregon or any other state)

For any boxes you mark, explain, including the state and case numbers if available

I owe child support arrears or am currently ordered to pay child support

I have a protective order, stalking order, or restraining order in effect against me

I am currently on probation, parole, or under post-prison supervision

I am required to register as a sex offender

I have formerly used the following names (include all names you have used, whether

legally or used by custom)

I ask that this record be SEALED by the court because: (check all that apply)

I am a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program under ORS 192.826

I am requesting a change of sex and I want the record to be sealed

Identity Record Change – Petition (Adult) OJD OFFICIAL

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I hereby declare that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge

and belief. I understand they are made for use as evidence in court and I am

subject to penalty for perjury.

Date Signature

Name (printed) (current name)

Contact Address City, State, ZIP Contact Phone

Identity Record Change – Judgment OJD OFFICIAL

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF

In the Matter of:

Case No: ______________________

GENERAL JUDGMENT RE:

Petitioner (current name)

CHANGE OF NAME SEX

Adult

For court use only:

This record is ordered SEALED at Petitioner’s request because:

Petitioner is a participant in the ORS 192.826 Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)

Petitioner has requested a change of sex and that the record be sealed

Petitioner is a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) and has requested

a change of name only. The court finds good cause to not order the case record sealed

(explain):

___

______________________________________________________

_____________

The court finds that the requested identity record changes are not against the public interest

The court orders, based on the application by Petitioner, the following:

Petitioner’s name is changed: (use complete names, First, Middle, Last)

from:

to: // //

First Middle Last

Petitioner’s legal sex is changed to: male female nonbinary

Petitioner has attested to undergoing surgical, hormonal, or other appropriate

treatment for the purpose of affirming gender identity

Other:

Judge Signature:

Certificate of Readiness per UTCR 5.100

This judgment is ready for signature because it is submitted ex parte as allowed by statute

Submitted by Petitioner

Date Signature

Name (printed)

Contact Address City, State, ZIP Contact Phone