File a Petition: To begin the name change process, you must file a Petition for Name Change in the district court of your county of residence.
- Forms can be obtained from the Utah State Courts website or your local district court.
- You will need to provide:
  - A completed Petition for Change of Name form.
  - A copy of your photo ID or another proof of identity.
  - A certified copy of your birth certificate (optional, but sometimes requested).
- Background Check: A criminal background check may be required (this may vary by county).
Attend the Court Hearing: The court may schedule a hearing to review your petition. If the name change is uncontested, a judge can approve the petition without a hearing. In contested cases, you may have to attend a hearing where you can present your case.
Fees: Name change petitions typically cost around $150–$200, depending on the county. If you meet income requirements, you can apply for a fee waiver.

Social Security Card: After receiving the court’s name change order, submit the order to the Social Security Administration (SSA) along with an SS-5 form to request an updated Social Security card.
Driver’s License/State ID: Visit the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with the court order to change the name on your driver’s license or state ID.
Birth Certificate: If you were born in Utah, you can submit the court order to the Utah Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, to update your birth certificate. There is usually a fee for this service, around $20–$25.

Requirements: To change the gender marker on your Utah driver’s license or state ID, you need to submit a Gender Designation Change Request to the Utah DMV.
Process:
- Complete the Gender Designation Change Request form, which is available at Utah DMV offices or online.
- Choose the gender marker (M, F, or X) you want for your ID.
- You do not need to provide medical documentation to change the gender marker in Utah.
Fees: The cost to update your driver’s license or state ID is typically around $20–$25.

Requirements: Utah allows individuals to change the gender marker on their birth certificate based on self-attestation. You do not need a physician’s letter for the gender marker change.
Process:
- To update the gender marker on your birth certificate, you must submit a Gender Change Request Form to the Utah Department of Health, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
- The form requires basic personal information, including the gender marker you wish to have (M, F, or X).
Fees: There is a small processing fee (typically $20–$30) for the birth certificate change.

Social Security: To update your gender marker with the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need a letter from your doctor or mental health provider attesting to your gender identity. This letter is not required for the name change but may be required to update your gender marker.
U.S. Passport: If you are planning to update your passport, you can do so after changing your name and/or gender marker. The U.S. Department of State requires a physician's letter for gender marker changes, as well as evidence of your legal name change.

Name Change:
1. File a Petition for Name Change in the local district court.
2. Attend a court hearing if necessary and receive the name change order.
3. Update your name with Social Security, DMV, and other records.
Gender Marker Change:
1. Submit a Gender Designation Change Request form to the Utah DMV to update your driver’s license or state ID.
2. Submit a Gender Change Request Form to the Utah Department of Health to update your birth certificate.
3. Update Social Security and other records with your new gender marker as necessary.