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The folks over at Bankrate have put together a comprehensive list of the state laws and guidelines on how to change gender on a driver’s license. They verified the information with local groups, including Fauver Law Office of Louisville and the TransKentucky advocacy group.

Below is the current process for Kentucky and Indiana, but information is always subject to change! You can see the full, up-to-date list here: https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/changing-gender-on-license/

Kentucky

Applicants must submit one of the following documents:

1. An updated birth certificate showing their correct gender.
2. A court order of gender change.
3. A 10-year passport showing the correct gender.
4. A letter from a surgeon stating that gender reassignment surgery has been completed.

Indiana

Applicants must submit their birth certificate showing a change of gender or a form signed by a physician certifying that the applicant successfully underwent all treatment necessary to change gender permanently.

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