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Sending Mail in the United States
There are several options for sending mail in the US. The one that's right for you depends on what and where you're sending, how quickly you'd like your item delivered, and what services you'd like included. If you just need to send some documents and don't ne...
DS-11/82/5504
There are three different forms for applying for a passport in the US. The form you need to use depends on your circumstances. The three forms in question are the DS-11, DS-82, and DS-5504. The process is mostly the same for all of them, except if you're using...
Submitting your Passport Application
Once you've filled out your forms, you'll need to submit your documents to the Department of State. The way you do this depends on which form you used. DS-5504 If you're using the DS-5504, you'll need to mail your application to the Department of State. You mu...
Visiting the Social Security Administration
Once you fill out form SS-5, you will need to bring it to a social security office so that they can process the change. What to bring Your filled-out and signed form SS-5 A copy of your certified court order (this will be returned to you once they make a copy...
Tracking your Passport Application
Once you submit your application, you can keep track of its progress as it's processed by the Department of State. USPS Tracking If you used Priority Mail to send your passport application, you can track it by entering the tracking number on your receipt on th...
DL329S
In order to change the gender marker on your Driver's License or ID Card, you need to fill out form DL329S. You need to fill this form out even if you have a court order changing your gender. The gender marker you select here doesn't have to match your court o...
DL44
Once your DL329S form is filled out, you'll need to fill out an application for a new Driver's License or ID Card. The DMV no longer provides paper applications, so you'll need fill out your application online using form eDL44, or on a computer at the DMV. Whe...
Visiting the DMV
Make sure you've updated your Social Security records before doing this. Wait at least 48 hours after updating your name with the SSA. If your name doesn't match your social security number, your application will be rejected! Once you've filled out your DL44...
Experian
Updating your name at Experian is fairly simple. You'll need the following documents: A non-certified copy of your name change court order A copy of a government issued ID with either your old or new name on it A dated copy of a utility, bank, or insurance st...
Discover Bank
To update your name at Discover Bank, you'll need to contact their customer support department, which you can do online or by phone. Whichever way you contact support, let them know that you'd like to update your full legal name, and tell them what your new na...
Kraken
Make sure to update the name on your bank account before doing this, as your Kraken account name must match the name on your bank account! To update your name on your Kraken account, fill out their online account info change form, as follows: Under What typ...
Equifax
Updating your name on your Equifax report online requires an Equifax account. If you can't or don't want to create an account, you'll need to send them a letter at the following address that states that you want to perform a legal name change for gender identi...
TransUnion
Unlike Experian and Equifax, TransUnion only accepts name change requests by mail. They don't mention exactly what they'll need for a name change, so you should send all the relevant documents you have. What to Send When I did this process, I sent: A copy of ...
Pulling Your Credit Report
Before or after the name change process, you may want to pull your credit report to see if the changes you requested were properly performed. In the US, you're entitled to at least one free report per year pursuant to federal law. However, all three major cred...