Brave Space creates community and facilitates access to expert and knowledgeable providers for transgender and non-binary children, youth, adults, and their families.
Brave Space is currently closed to new counseling clients.
We are not scheduling letter-writing appointments at this time.
Check our Resource List for other gender-affirming referrals.
Legal Document Changes
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Below are links to resources about changing your legal documents in Oregon, such as your legal name, gender marker, and birth certificate.
Name and Gender Change Information
Brave Space's information about changing your name and gender on your legal documents.
ADAPTED FROM OUTSIDE IN'S 2018 TRANS ID CLINIC
ID and Gender Marker Change Guide
Basic Rights Oregon's information about changing your name and gender on your legal documents.
MADE BY BASIC RIGHTS ORGON
Oregon Birth Certificate Change
Were you born in Oregon? Your legal changes just got eaiser! Start with changing your birth certificate, (this document), and you can avoid doing a court order for MOST other changes (download the Amending Identity Documents form for specific details).
MADE BY OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Information about updating your legal name and gender marker.
DOCUMENT MADE BY OHSU