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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.
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)
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 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 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.
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.
After receiving your court order, update your records in the following order to avoid conflicts between agencies.
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.
Free guides explain the general process. Complete helps apply the process to your situation.
Yes. Oregon allows combined name and sex change petitions. You can also file them separately.
No. If you are only changing the gender marker on your Oregon driver license or state ID, no proof of gender identity is required.
Yes. Oregon DMV supports M, F, and X on driver licenses and state IDs. Court documents use male, female, and nonbinary.
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.
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