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Idk if that dogshit executive order applies to birth certificates or if it’s just passports and other federal identity documents. As far as I’m aware birth certificates are managed by the state and I live in a blue state (Minnesota), so I’m thinking maybe I could but idk.
I’m planning on using my passport that I got a few months ago as one of my supporting documents but I’m worried that it might get confiscated. (My passport has an F on it, my birth certificate currently has an M on it)
Also wondering this. I actually have a change open right now, but I guess I needed a notary to sign something… I’ve been waiting each day to see if I should get the form signed and send it back.
Mild rant… but I don’t understand why I need a notary (someone who knows nothing about me) involved in the process. Like, how are my court documents, updated driver’s license, and updated Social Security card not enough to prove my identity…
A notary is just there to verify the identity of the person signing papers. They really don’t care about anything other than you are who you say you are.
It’s becoming less popular but I used to see convenient stores with “Notary Public” signs everywhere. And they would stamp anything you wanted for $20.
I do get the idea, but I feel like if I’m sending in so many supporting documents, plus a check, that should suffice… I was told that UPS usually has a notary on staff, so that’s my plan!
The notary is just a trusted human, using their human abilities to confirm that the human in front of them matches the documents and paperwork they’re presenting. It’s the kind of thing that we’re still better at than computers. It’s a bastion against someone who’s good at fraud stealing your identity by collecting and submitting a bunch of documents.
Random is fine, but if you know others who have done this, you might ask if they liked their notary.
Not all of them do and the hours can vary from the store hours. https://www.theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services
Unfortunately a notary is a necessary part of almost all government paperwork. If you have a bank you use, they typically also have several on staff.
A notary is a licensed professional ID checker. They certify that you are who you say you are. They are required for many important documents.
The notary allows you to self select your gender marker without any other proof, and without having to appear in person to make the change.
Not requiring other materials is a good thing.
Seems pretty easy to become one. I am slightly interested in becoming one and offering services to the gender diverse people in my area and community!
A friend of mine became a notary, and I signed some form declaring their trustworthiness. Apparently its a good business. Anyone buying a house needs a notary and will pay for the service especially if you do house calls.