File a Petition: To change your name in Oregon, you must file a Petition for Name Change with the Oregon Circuit Court in the county where you reside. The following is generally required:
- A completed petition form, which can be obtained online from the Oregon Judicial Department or at your local court.
- Proof of residency in Oregon (e.g., state-issued ID or utility bill).
- If you are under 18, a petition must also be filed by a parent or guardian.
Publish Notice: Oregon requires that you publish a notice of your name change in a local newspaper at least once. However, you can request a waiver of this requirement if publishing would endanger your safety.
Attend a Court Hearing: After filing, the court will schedule a hearing. If everything is in order, the judge will grant the name change, and you will receive a court order.
Fees: Filing fees generally range from $150 to $250, but fee waivers are available for individuals with low income.

Social Security Card: After receiving the court order, submit it to the Social Security Administration (SSA) with an SS-5 form to update your name.
Driver’s License/State ID: Visit the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to update your driver’s license or state-issued ID. Bring the court order as proof of your name change.
Birth Certificate: To change your name on your Oregon birth certificate, submit a certified copy of the court order to the Oregon Vital Records Department.

Requirements: Oregon allows individuals to change their gender marker on a state ID or driver’s license without the need for medical documentation or a court order.
Process:
- Complete a Gender Designation Change Form available at the Oregon DMV.
- Select the gender marker that corresponds with your gender identity (male, female, or nonbinary).
- Submit the form to the Oregon DMV either online or at a DMV office.
Fees: Fees for replacing or renewing your driver’s license or state ID apply, typically around $40–$60.

Requirements: Oregon permits individuals to change the gender marker on their birth certificate without the need for surgery or medical documentation. You must submit a signed form requesting the gender change and attest that the change reflects your gender identity.
Steps:
- Complete the Request to Change Gender Designation form, which is available from the Oregon Vital Records Department.
- Submit the completed form with a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) and the appropriate fee (usually around $20).
- No medical documentation is required; you can self-attest to your gender identity.
Processing Time: Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks.

Social Security Update: For a gender marker change with the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need medical documentation or a court order, depending on your situation. Submit this documentation along with the SSA's SS-5 form to update your records.
Passport Update: If you wish to update your U.S. passport, you will need to provide medical documentation to the U.S. Department of State.
Other Records: After updating your name and gender marker, you should update other personal records, such as your bank accounts, insurance policies, and medical records.

Name Change:
1. File a petition for a name change with the Oregon Circuit Court.
2. Attend the hearing and receive the court order for the name change.
3. Update Social Security, DMV, and other records with your new name.
Gender Marker Change:
1. Complete the Gender Designation Change form at the Oregon DMV.
2. Submit a form to the Oregon Vital Records Department to change your birth certificate.
3. Update Social Security, passport, and other records with the new gender marker.