What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates
Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
July 8, 2025
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Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
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