An open and moderated group created to assist in the relationship between the Transsexual Community and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
The purpose of this group is to:
1. Share problems that have been encountered,
2. Find and share solutions, and
3. Monitor the Plan's performance.
This list is maintained by volunteer members of the trans community, offering our experience and best advice. Legal questions and legal solutions should be referred to your attorney. We are NOT associated with, or operated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Please visit the FILES section to view files of importance.
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/formlinks.html#DL329 New Procedures for Obtaining a Name and Gender Marker Change on Your California Driver's License Effective
Please note the New Procedures for Obtaining a Name and Gender Marker Change on Your California Driver's License section below in the Transgender Law Center
... documents ... process. For those who do sell or refi their homes after changing names you just have the title company print something like "Joseph Smith
I completed my name change in August of 2008 but I was also going through a divorce. The divorce was final in December 2008. I can tell you from experience
A court ordered name change takes 4 - 6 weeks from filing of the papers. After you have the certified copy of the court ordered name change, you are now