Changing Birth Certificate Process

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To change your name and gender on a North Carolina birth certificate, file a petition in the county court where it was issued. Provide necessary identification and reasons for the change. For a gender marker change, present a court order and/or medical documentation as required by North Carolina law. Attend the court hearing and obtain a certified copy of the court order. Use this order to request changes through the North Carolina Vital Records Office. Once updated, use the new birth certificate to amend your New York IDs.

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To proceed with changing your name and gender on your North Carolina birth certificate, follow these steps:
- Name Change: File a petition for a name change in the county court where your birth certificate was issued in North Carolina.
- Gender Marker Change: Provide a court order and/or medical documentation as required by North Carolina law.
- Updating New York IDs: After updating your birth certificate, use it to update your New York IDs.
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To proceed with the North Carolina court process for changing your name and gender marker on your birth certificate, here are the steps:
*. File Petition: Submit a name change petition in the county court where your birth certificate was issued in North Carolina. You may need to provide identification and reasons for the change.
*. Gender Marker Change: Present a court order and/or medical documentation as needed by North Carolina law. Requirements may vary, so check the specific guidelines for your county.
*. Court Hearing: Attend the court hearing scheduled for your petition. Obtain a certified copy of the court order after approval.
*. Update Birth Certificate: Use the court order to request changes to your birth certificate through the North Carolina Vital Records Office.
*. Update New York IDs: Once your North Carolina birth certificate is updated, use it to amend your New York IDs.
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