Gender-marker change in Alaska

These are the steps most people follow for a gender-marker change in Alaska, in order. Each links to its official source and the date we last checked it. When you're ready, build a personalized checklist that covers every document at once.

This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with the official source linked on each step, and talk to a lawyer or legal-aid organization about your specific situation.

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1. Step 1: Update your Social Security record

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   • SSA Program Operations Manual System (POMS) RM 10212.200 — Changing NUMIDENT Data for Reasons Other than Name Change — recorded 2026-09-05 · not yet verified by a named reviewer

2. Step 2: Update your driver's license or state ID

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   📝 Get the official form: Form 427 — Certification for Change of Sex

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   • Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Changing Identification Details — recorded 2026-07-13 · not yet verified by a named reviewer We cannot check this source automatically for changes. Check it yourself before you file.

3. Step 3: Update your U.S. passport

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   • U.S. Department of State — Sex Markers in Passports — recorded 2026-07-13 · not yet verified by a named reviewer We cannot check this source automatically for changes. Check it yourself before you file.

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