Register for Name and Gender Marker Changes Webinar
This presentation will consist of an overview of the process for changing a person’s legal name and gender markers in the state of Wisconsin to make sure that state-issued ID, registrations, licenses, certificates and other official documents, such as birth certificates and driver’s licenses, accurately reflect clients’ names and gender identities.
Legal Action of Wisconsin Staff Attorney Evan McCarthy will cover the name change petitioning process in Wisconsin, including how to file the required motions with local courts if a client wishes to proceed without representation.
He will also explain filing fees, give tips on court procedure and how to work with state agencies, provide an overview of notice and publication requirements and compare Wisconsin's process to other states. He will also discuss non-legal resources available to people looking for help with name and gender marker corrections in Wisconsin.
Where: Virtual
When: Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11:00 a.m. CST.
This event will be recorded and made available on the Lawyers for Learners YouTube channel.