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.