Entry #20465: Right to change legal gender in Kentucky

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RegionKentucky
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusAmbiguous
Start DateNov 21, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or lawful status document, you must show legal proof of the changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
Sourceshttps://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=8741


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edited by mineszilla. weird errors found

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DescriptionThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show legal proof of the changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through
their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or lawful status document, you must show legal proof of the changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show legal proof of the changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency". (Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky) lawful status document, you must show legal proof of the changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency". (Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)

edited by mineszilla. small grammar error fixed

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DescriptionThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through
their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show legal proof of the changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through
their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
Show Difference
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency". (Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky) the changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency". (Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)

edited by mineszilla. saving people with X markers, sorry y'all :(

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DescriptionThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through
their respective agency".
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes."

If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate.

If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through
their respective agency".

(Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)
Show Difference
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency". agency". (Note: X markers are not recognized in Kentucky)

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StatusAmbiguous
Start DateNov 21, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet updated its Valid Proof Documents to state "If your name, date of birth, or gender is different from what is displayed on your identity or legal status document, you must show proof of the legal changes." If your making a gender change using state documentation, you are required to show either a court order, letter from a surgeon, or an amended birth certificate. If you are making a gender change using federal documentation such as a passport or resident/citizenship document, there shouldn't be any additional requirements as the documents are proof of identity and "validity of documents presented are verified through their respective agency".
Sourceshttps://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Documents/ValidProofDocuments.pdf https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=8741