Name Change Clinic - In-person

Learn about Maryland's legal process for changing your name!

FreeState Justice, Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy nonprofit organization, is offering a free legal name change clinic to all Maryland residents!

Learn about the Maryland legal process for changing your name and gender marker!

FreeState Justice, Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy nonprofit organization, is offering a free legal name change clinic to all Maryland residents! The clinic date is Saturday, March 15, 2024, 2pm-4pm at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library. The program will take place in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged!

Please register with FreeState Justice in advance of the event by submitting an intake service request form. Attendees should note in the intake form that they will be participating in "McGee Library's Name Change Clinic." In order to register, you will need to provide a Birth Certificate or a State-Issued ID and provide a Maryland address where you are comfortable receiving court-issued mail.

You may also scan this QR code to begin the registration process:

Minors under 18 are eligible, pending Parental/Guardian/Custodian consent. For more details, please call the legal intake line at 443-977-4254 or email intake@freestate-justice.org for assistance.

For any questions regarding intake, please contact Emily Thorner, FSJ Paralegal, via email at intake@freestate-justice.org or intake phone number 443-977-4254.

Questions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Teens earn SSL hours and enjoy snacks & an incredible variety of dynamic monthly events for teens in our 3rd Floor Meeting Room, presented by SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders)! No registration needed to attend! Drop-ins are welcome!

3/5    Sip & Paint: Indulge in an evening of painting, sipping, and socializing, fostering connection and creativity.

4/2    Craft & Play: Unleash your creativity with fun and engaging craft activities that promote self-expression, mindfulness, and joy.

5/28   Teen Book Club: To be announced!

Take a look at these law-related resources. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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