Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Oregon: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Oregon Circuit Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Oregon is filed in the Circuit Court (any Oregon circuit court), costs about $124, and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 1–6 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee

$124

Same $124 statewide fee under ORS 21.145 whether you change name, sex, or both together; fee waiver available.

Court

Circuit Court (any Oregon circuit court)

Circuit Court for the county where you live

Timeline

1–6 weeks

Step by step

1
Use the Identity Record Change petition to change your legal sex under ORS 33.460 (options include male, female, or nonbinary), and combine it with a name change in the same filing if you wish.
2
You may file in any Oregon circuit court, not just your county of residence; the petition attests to appropriate treatment affirming your gender identity (no surgery is required).
3
The general judgment is entered without a hearing in most cases, and the records are automatically kept confidential; if you are in the Address Confidentiality Program you can also request the file be sealed.
4
Use certified copies of the judgment to update Social Security, the Oregon DMV gender marker, and your US passport.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Name and Sex Change Packet (Adult) — Identity Record Change Petition and Judgment	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Not required — No newspaper publication is required, and all records of a legal sex change (including a combined name and sex change) are automatically confidential under Oregon Judicial Department rules.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Oregon:

• Records of a legal sex change (including a combined name and sex change) are automatically confidential in Oregon.
• You can file a sex-designation change in any circuit court statewide, and no newspaper publication is required.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Oregon license, then your passport and accounts.

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Oregon: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Oregon?

About $124, filed in the Circuit Court (any Oregon circuit court). Same $124 statewide fee under ORS 21.145 whether you change name, sex, or both together; fee waiver available..

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Oregon?

No. Oregon does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.

Is a gender-identity name change private in Oregon?

No newspaper publication is required, and all records of a legal sex change (including a combined name and sex change) are automatically confidential under Oregon Judicial Department rules.

How long does it take in Oregon?

Typically 1–6 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).

What do I do after the judge signs my order in Oregon?

Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

Sources

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.