Legalize Me

Changing your name and gender markers to align with your gender identity can feel intimidating, but now, you don't have to do it alone. Legalize Me is a guide to the legal name and gender change process in the State of Maine and a first-of-its-kind comprehensive resource for the local queer community.

Educational resources, personal experience, and straightforward, step-by-step instructions are woven together to guide you through this deeply personal and occasionally complex undertaking. From filing your name change paperwork with the court, to updating your information with the Social Security Administration and BMV, to figuring out how to notify banks, employers, healthcare entities and beyond, it's all here.

Ample reflection space and task and document checklists make this an interactive guide that touches on all facets of legal name and gender changes, both practical and emotional. Written by a native Mainer who is herself queer and trans, and who has personally taken part in the processes detailed, this book provides guidance and advice for both adults and minors interested in taking concrete steps to align their lived, everyday identity with their legal one.