Transgender ID Project: Rhode Island
The Transgender ID Project is a free resource for transgender people living in New England who want to update their legal name and gender marker on state and federal documents.
Updating your Rhode Island state ID documents
In most cases you do not need to work with a lawyer to update your name or gender marker on ID documents and can typically update these documents fairly easily on your own. The Rhode Island Quick Reference Guide has the information and materials you need to get started. Click here for the guide.
Updating your federal ID documents
You can skip directly to our federal resources here:
Form Links
Here are links to the forms outlined in the Rhode Island Quick Reference Guide:
Name Change (Page 36)
Birth Certificate Request (Page 41)
Social Security (Page 55)
Passport
- DS-5504 U.S. Passport Renewal Application (Page 68)
- DS-82 U.S. Passport Renewal Application (Page 82)
- DS-11 U.S. Passport Renewal Application (Page 96)
Driver’s License (Page 104)
Gender Designation (Page 111)
Additional Resources
- GLAD Answers: GLAD’s free and confidential legal Infoline can provide you with legal resources, information, assistance, and referrals.
Still have questions?
If you run into trouble or have questions, fill out the Transgender ID Project support form or contact GLAD Answers.
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