If you previously signed up for the Ohio Name Legal Change Clinic, this for you.
Thank you for your patience as we work through the waitlist, which is currently at a record length. We know that this process can be overwhelming, especially in the current political landscape, but we are doing everything we can to help everyone who has registered as thoroughly and quickly as we can.
The intake application for the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic is paused for the remainder of the year (This is for our monthly virtual clinics only, not in-person clinics).
We are currently in the process of updating our intake systems to better serve you in the coming year.
If you have previously completed an intake form, please check your inbox for an email from legalclinics@equitashealth.com or derek@transohio.org
We are doing everything possible to help everyone currently on the waitlist by the end of the year, including discussing an extended Pop-Up Saturday virtual legal clinic in December, and at least one more Mega Clinic in November.
If you have not completed an intake form, registration will reopen soon with a new improved intake process, and we look forward to helping you at that time. Stay tuned for updates via our social media channels; we will announce further details in the near future.
We do also have how-to guides for all of your personal identity documents if you would like to follow a guide on your own: .https://www.transohio.org/informational-documents
If you need financial assistance with filling fees, our microgrants program is still open, and you can apply for that here: https://www.transohio.org/legalclinic
Thank you for understanding and support while we make these changes.
Register for the next virtual free Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic here:
https://tinyurl.com/OHNameChange
Apply for financial help with document fees here:
TRANSOHIO MICRO-GRANT APPLICATION FOR NAME CHANGE/GENDER MARKER
Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child's name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio? Join us for a FREE legal clinic! Through the partnership of Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions, and leave with the paperwork you need.
Registration is required at least 48 hours in advance of Legal Clinic date; however, we recommend completing your registration as early as 1-2 months prior, because spaces are limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/OHNameChange to begin the first part of your two-part registration. Your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email from a legal clinic coordinator, who will also provide information on how to join your scheduled session with the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic. Consultations will take place over Zoom (accounts are free to create) or by phone.
This event is always free, however there are costs associated with the legal process. Funding for filing fees and administrative costs are available for those who qualify through Ohio Name Change Microgrants, offered by TransOhio. Donations can be made at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tolegalclinic
If, at any point, you experience issues accessing the registration form, or if you cannot attend a Legal Clinic virtually, please email legalclinics@equitashealth.com, and the legal clinic coordinator will reach out to find an accessible alternative. Sessions are scheduled for one hour but may run longer or shorter. Please make yourself available for the entire 2 hour period.
*note: if you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to complete the legal forms. Including them at your session with the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic is not required but would be helpful
