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TransOhio serves the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support and advocacy which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.

Birth Certificate FAQs

Ohio Birth Certificate

Q: Can I change my gender marker on my Ohio birth certificate?
A:
No, Ohio does not allow transgender people who were born in the state to change their gender marker on their Ohio birth certificate.

Q: When will Ohio allow me to change the gender marker on my Ohio birth certificate?
A:
Providing a specific time-line is nearly impossible.  Changes that would allow Ohio-born transgender individuals needs to be made in the Legislature.

Q: Are issues about gender marker changes on Ohio birth certificates going to be addressed?
A: Yes. TransOhio and Equality Ohio are working together to address this issue.

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