January 27, 2009 2:17 PM GMT
From: Emily Curewitz <emilycurewitz2@ yahoo.com>
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Subject: [transgendernews] [Blog/News] [MA, USA] Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles releases policy change for changing gender markers
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, MA, USA
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles releases policy change for changing gender markers
January 26th, 2009 by gunner in Announcement, News
The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has amended its policy regarding changing gender markers on state issued identification such as driver’s licenses or Massachusetts ID.
The new policy requires a person who wishes to change the gender marker on their state issued identification to submit an updated application together with a Gender Designation Change Form, signed by him or her and a medical provider attesting to the gender that the individual considers himself or herself to be. The policy no longer requires a person to submit medical proof of sex reassignment surgery or an amended birth certificate. The next edition of the Registry of Motor Vehicles Driver’s Manual will reflect the agency’s policy amendments.
In the coming weeks, MTPC will provide a comprehensive “how to” guide for changing gender marker that reflects this new policy as well as the requirements of other State and Federal agencies.
MTPC has been working collaboratively with Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD), MassEquality and Representative Carl Sciortino advocating for this policy change with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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February 1, 2009 3:44 PM GMT
It's nice to see at least one of the states slowly pulling themselves into the 20th century about these issues.