Early in my transition one thing I had a lot of trouble with was figuring out all the steps needed to change my deadname to my chosen one. And by this I mean in all spheres of my life, not just on my ID. It's a big obstacle to overcome and there are a lot of moving parts. I really wanted a checklist to work through, step-by-step and in chronological order.
So if anyone reads this and currently finds themself where I was - unsure where to begin and a bit overwhelmed - here's a checklist I've compiled from several sources and personal experience. I hope it helps make the journey to your authentic name a bit easier.
This checklist assumes the reader is in the US. Each state is a bit different, but the general steps should be similar for most people. Fwiw, this list was compiled specifically for Oregon.
And remember, I'm just some random person on the internet - always do your own research and verify everything.
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