Name Change Help Directory

Organizations that provide legal aid, form-filling help, financial assistance, and name change clinics for transgender and non-binary people.

19 organizations · Community-verified · Free to contact

NationalLegal supportResources

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)

Formed in 2024 from the merger of NCTE and TLDEF. Maintains the Trans Legal Services Network Directory and ID Documents Center with state-by-state guidance.

NationalLegal supportKnow-your-rights resources

Lambda Legal

Oldest and largest national legal organization for LGBTQ+ civil rights. Publishes the Transgender Rights Toolkit covering identity document changes.

Website ↗212-809-8585
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Transgender Law Center

Largest trans-led advocacy organization. Legal Information Helpdesk covers identity document changes across many areas.

NationalLegal supportLitigation

ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project

Impact litigation and advocacy for LGBTQ rights nationwide.

Website ↗212-549-2500
ColoradoName change clinicsForms helpReferrals

Colorado Name Change Project

Provides information, workshops, forms, and referrals to pro bono legal assistance for name and gender marker changes.

IllinoisName change clinicsForms helpFinancial aidLegal support

Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois

Holds a Name Change Mobilization on the last Friday of every month. Free criminal legal services for low-income and homeless transgender people.

IllinoisLegal supportForms helpName change clinics

Chicago House TransLegal Program

Holistic and affirming legal services, self-help assistance, and legal education for transgender people.

IllinoisFinancial aidLegal support

Legal Aid Chicago

Free face-to-face legal clinics in Chicago for low-income individuals at or below 150% of the poverty line.

Website ↗312-341-1070
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Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

Identity Document Assistance network offering financial help for trans Massachusetts residents.

New YorkLegal supportForms helpName change clinicsNotary

Sylvia Rivera Law Project

Guarantees self-determination of gender identity regardless of income or race.

New YorkLegal supportName change clinics

LGBTQ Law Project (NYLAG)

Free legal services for trans community including name changes, gender marker changes, and life planning.

Website ↗917-661-4500
New YorkLegal supportForms helpNotary

Chosen Family Law Center

Building legal frameworks to support dignity and justice for all family types through direct legal services.

KentuckyFinancial aid

Kentucky Health Justice Network

Statewide educational, emotional, financial, and medical support for transgender Kentuckians. English and Spanish.

ArizonaFinancial aid

Trans Spectrum of Arizona

Support, resources, and engagement for the trans community and allies in Arizona.

North CarolinaLegal supportForms helpFinancial aidNotary

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Trusted legal help for families, workers, and veterans in North Carolina.

Website ↗866-219-5262
North CarolinaName change clinicsForms helpLegal support

NC Bar Foundation Name Change Resources

Free legal answers and guide on filing adult name changes and record sealings; hosts occasional name change clinics statewide.

Website ↗919-677-0561
UtahName change clinicsLegal support

Utah Pride Center Rainbow Law Clinic

Free legal assistance for name and gender marker changes, second Thursday of every month 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

VirginiaName change clinicsLegal support

University of Richmond Trans Law Collaborative

Semi-annual name and gender marker change clinic with advice and support.

Website ↗804-358-6343
New MexicoForms helpLegal supportNotary

New Mexico Legal Aid

Education, advice, brief services, and full representation. No one denied access based on race, age, gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or disability.

Website ↗833-545-4357

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