Legal name change in Oregon
In Oregon, you file a name change petition in the Circuit Court of the county where you live. Oregon supports male, female, and nonbinary gender markers in court documents, and M, F, X on DMV documents. No proof of gender identity is required for DMV-only gender marker changes.
Quick facts
Court
Circuit Court (36 counties)
Filing fee
Varies by county; typically $250–$300
Timeline
4–8 weeks typical
Residency
Must be an Oregon resident
Publication
May be required; varies by county
Fee waiver
May be available; check with your court
Gender marker options
M / F / X (DMV); male / female / nonbinary (court)
Forms you may need
Name and Sex Change Packet — Name and Sex Change Packet (Adult)
Combined packet for name change and/or sex designation change for adults.
View form Source: Oregon Judicial DepartmentFiling fees & fee waiver
Filing fees vary by county, typically ranging from $250 to $300.
Fee waiver availability: Verify with your local court
Fee amounts vary by county. Confirm with your Circuit Court clerk for the exact fee and any available waiver options.
Publication & privacy
Publication requirements vary by county in Oregon. Confirm with your local court whether publication is required.
If publication would endanger your safety, ask the court clerk about available privacy protections or publication waivers.
Gender marker notes
Oregon supports male, female, and nonbinary gender options in court documents. DMV driver licenses and state IDs support M, F, and X. No proof of gender identity is required for DMV-only gender marker changes. Birth certificate changes can be made through OHA Vital Records administrative process or court order.
Available options: M, F, X
Self-attestation: Yes
Medical proof required: No
Court orders do not automatically update DMV, passport, SSA, or birth certificate. You must submit certified copies to each agency separately.
What happens after the court order
After receiving your court order, update your records in the following order to avoid conflicts between agencies.
- Social Security Administration (SS-5)
- Oregon DMV (driver license or state ID)
- U.S. Passport
- Oregon birth certificate (OHA Vital Records)
- Employer / payroll (HR)
- Bank and financial accounts
- Health insurance
- IRS / tax records
- Voter registration
- TSA PreCheck / Global Entry
County notes
Oregon has 36 counties. Name changes are filed in the county of residence. Sex designation changes can be filed in any Oregon Circuit Court. Confirm with your local court.
What you can use for free
Free guides explain the general process. Complete helps apply the process to your situation.
Free
- State-level filing overview
- Official court and agency links
- Filing fee and publication notes
- General fee waiver information
- General post-court checklist
Complete
- Personalized filing sequence
- County prep notes where available
- Privacy path analysis
- Fee waiver checklist
- California packet builder beta
- Exportable post-court roadmap
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my name and gender marker at the same time in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon allows combined name and sex change petitions. You can also file them separately.
Does Oregon require proof of gender identity for DMV changes?
No. If you are only changing the gender marker on your Oregon driver license or state ID, no proof of gender identity is required.
Does Oregon support X gender markers?
Yes. Oregon DMV supports M, F, and X on driver licenses and state IDs. Court documents use male, female, and nonbinary.
Where can I file a sex designation change in Oregon?
A sex designation change can be filed in any Oregon Circuit Court, not just the county where you live. A combined name and sex change can also be filed in any Circuit Court.
Official sources
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