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

Verified against Louisiana District Court (Judicial District Court) and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

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A name change to match gender identity in Louisiana is filed in the Judicial District Court (in the parish of residence), costs about $250–$500 (typical $400, varies by county), and sometimes requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 6–16 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
$250–$500 (typical $400, varies by county)

Louisiana uses the same La. R.S. 13:4751 petition and the same parish-varying court costs; there is no separate gender-identity name-change form or fee waiver.

Court
Judicial District Court (in the parish of residence)

District Court in the parish where you live

Timeline
6–16 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    File the standard Petition for Name Change under La. R.S. 13:4751 in the Judicial District Court of your parish; Louisiana does not have a separate statute or form for a gender-conforming name change, so the general process applies.

  2. 2

    Serve the parish district attorney, who is a mandatory party and runs a criminal-history and background check under La. R.S. 13:4751(D).

  3. 3

    Ask the court whether it will restrict access to the record or waive publication for privacy and safety, which some parishes will do in appropriate cases.

  4. 4

    After the hearing, obtain the signed District Court Judgment and use certified copies to update Social Security, the OMV name and gender marker, and your US passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4751 — Petition for name change; adults; minorsR.S. 13:4751Open ↗
Self-Represented Litigant Petition to Change Name (Louisiana State Bar Association)—Open ↗
Application for a Social Security CardSS-5Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Sometimes — The same rules apply — notice runs through service on the district attorney, some parishes require publication, and a court may waive publication or restrict the record for safety.
Background check: Fingerprint/background check required
Good to know in Louisiana:
  • • A name change to conform to gender identity uses the same District Court petition and district-attorney process as any other adult name change; there is no dedicated statute or automatic confidentiality.
  • • Ask the court about sealing or restricting the record and waiving publication for privacy; practices vary by parish and judge.

Then update your IDs

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

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Louisiana: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Louisiana?
About $250–$500 (typical $400, varies by county), filed in the Judicial District Court (in the parish of residence). Louisiana uses the same La. R.S. 13:4751 petition and the same parish-varying court costs; there is no separate gender-identity name-change form or fee waiver..
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Louisiana?
Sometimes — it depends on your court. Ask the clerk when you file.
Is a gender-identity name change private in Louisiana?
The same rules apply — notice runs through service on the district attorney, some parishes require publication, and a court may waive publication or restrict the record for safety.
How long does it take in Louisiana?
Typically 6–16 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 Louisiana?
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.

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

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