Ask for court order recognizing your child's gender change (when one parent asking)
You start the process of getting a court order recognizing your child's gender change by filling out court forms.
⚠️ These instructions are when only one parent will sign the petition (the request) to recognize their child's gender change. There are different instructions if both parents agree and will both sign. There are more steps if you also want to change your child's name.
How to fill out forms to recognize your child’s gender change
🔗 Links to court forms below open in a new tab.
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Fill out forms
You will need to fill out these forms:
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Petition for Recognition of Minor’s Change of Gender and Sex Identifier and for and Issuance of New Birth Certificate (form NC-500). You must sign. Your child may also sign it.
- Order Recognizing Minor’s Change of Gender and Sex Identifier and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (form NC-530) (fill out the boxes at the top).
- Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) (some courts do not require this form)
💵 You will need to pay a fee when you file the forms ($435 - $450). If you can't afford the fee, fill out another form to ask for a fee waiver.
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Find out if you have any local forms to fill out
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Some courts also have local forms you have to use.
- Check with your court clerk’s office or your court's website (link opens in a new tab), or talk to your self-help center to ask if they have any local forms you need to use.
- Your self-help center may also be able to review your forms before you file them.
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Make Copies
- Make at least 2 copies of all of your forms.
- When you file them, the court will keep the original and return the copies to you, stamped.
- One copy is for you. The second copy is to serve your child’s other parent.
Child gender change recognition
What's next?
Once you’ve completed the forms, you’ll file them with the court clerk.