Name Change Clinic

  • SLCY Gender-Affirming Name Change & Vital Documents Clinic

    Providing trans and gender-expansive young adults with legal support for gender-affirming name changes - helping you move forward with confidence

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    **5/27/2026 UPDATE: The June clinic is currently at capacity and all new registrations will be added to our waitlist for cancellations and/or the next clinic, which will likely be in October, but we will keep you posted ***

    If you would like to attend the upcoming gender-affirming legal name change and vital documents clinic provided by Southern Legal Center for Youth on Friday, June 26, from 1:00-5:00pm, please complete the registration form below by Tuesday, June 19 to express your interest.

    You will receive a confirmation email after you register. 

    The clinic will be held in person at a location near Arts Center MARTA Station. Specific location information will be provided after signup.

    NOTE: This clinic is ONLY for Georgia residents who are trans and gender-expansive between the ages of 18 and 26 years old. If you live outside of the state of Georgia and/or are not trans/gender-expansive, we unfortunately cannot provide assistance at this time.

  • NOTE: This clinic only serves young adults between the ages of 18-26 who are trans/gender-expansive. Please do not sign up if you are out of this age range and/or are not trans/gender-expansive because we cannot serve you.

  • Date of Birth:*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Best way to reach you*
  • Best time to contact
  • Current living situation

  • Name Change Needs

  • Name Changes: We help trans and gender-expansive young adults (18-26) navigate the legal process of updating their identification documents to reflect their chosen name. We understand that having documents that don't match who you are can create significant barriers in daily life and impact your wellbeing. We'll guide you step-by-step through the court procedures, help you understand your rights, and work to make the process as smooth as possible so you can move forward with documentation that truly represents you. We can advise you on your rights relating to gender marker changes, which is a very involved process in Georgia.

  • Have you already gone through the process of a legal name change?*
  • What documents would you like assistance with updating your name on? Note: updating gender markers may or may not be possible*
  • Where else are you receiving services?

  • OPTIONAL: Demographic Information

  • A Note About Your Information: 

    We want you to know that the following questions are completely optional and your answers (or choice not to answer) will not affect your eligibility for our services in any way. This demographic information helps us better understand how racial and gender identity intersect with legal challenges in our community. We use this anonymized data in reports that help secure funding to continue providing free legal services and to better advocate for systemic changes. Data is only used anonymously to protect your privacy. We invite you to share what you're comfortable with - your comfort and trust are important to us.

     

  • What is your ethnic/racial identity?
  • What is your gender identity?
  • What is your sexual orientation?
  • Are you pregnant?
  • Are you currently parenting or living with dependents?

  • OPTIONAL: Other Legal Needs

  • While our upcoming clinic focuses on name changes, SLCY offers a broader range of legal services to support young people. If you're experiencing other legal challenges, our legal intern can connect with you to provide support in these areas. 

  • Thank you for taking the time to complete our intake! The SLCY Team will follow up with you regarding your other legal needs. We look forward to seeing you at the Name Change Clinic.

    In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to speak with someone, you can reach out to us at hi@slcy.org or (404) 436-2140.

  • ATTENTION: YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THE FORM YET - CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON BELOW TO SUBMIT

    By submitting this form, I authorize Southern Legal Center for Youth (SLCY) to disclose the above information to the attorney(s) or organization(s) participating in the clinic, including law firm employees and designees, for the purpose of assisting me in preparing my name change petition. I understand that I will be working with a pro bono attorney or law student (under the supervision of an attorney) at a clinic and that I will not be charged for their time or assistance.

    I understand that the pro bono attorneys, Southern Legal Center for Youth, or any other firm or company, do not represent me in this matter, and that none of these attorneys are obligated to assist me after the clinic.

    If additional assistance is needed, or if I have a question about another legal issue, I can request help by contacting Southern Legal Center for Youth at ‪(404) 436-2140‬ or at hi@slcy.org.

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