Guided Pro Se Name Change Clinic RSVP

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We know the process to legally change your name can be daunting, overwhelming, and perhaps even confusing. That is why the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice's Trans and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Rights Project will host its first Guided Pro Se Name Change Clinic on Monday, April 29, 2024.

This Clinic will provide an opportunity for TGNC members of the CUNY community to receive assistance with completing pro se applications for a legal change of name. Trained law student volunteers will provide guidance on how to complete the pro se name change form, ensure you have the appropriate documentation required for filing, and explain what to expect at the courthouse and during the ID change process.

This in-person gathering will also include opportunities to learn about your rights as a TGNC person, eat good good, and connect with other TGNC folks from across CUNY. The Clinic will be hosted at CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, New York 11101).

We look forward to meeting you and working with you to begin the legal name change process! If you have any questions, please reach out to sorensencenter@law.cuny.edu.

Please register for this Clinic ASAP to ensure adequate staffing.

The TGNC Rights Project is made possible thanks to funding from the New York City Council through a partnership between the Sorensen Center/CUNY Law and the CUNY LGTBQIA+ Consortium.

First and Last Name (the one you go by) *

Pronouns *

Contact email *

Name of CUNY campus(es) you are affiliated with *

Affiliation with CUNY *

Staff

Faculty

Student

Alumni

Other:

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What time of day works best for you? (Please select all that apply.) *

Afternoon (12pm-3pm)

Evening (3pm-6pm)

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I plan to attend this Clinic in order to get... (Please check all that apply.) *

Assistance with preparing my legal name change application

Information about the legal name change process (including ID changes)

Other resources for TGNC people

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Would you be interested in potential accompaniment* for your court filing/ID changes?

*the presence of one or more persons to physically join you when you file the name change in court or seek ID changes

Yes

Unsure at this time

Not interested in pursuing legal name change at this time

If yes, where would you like accompaniment?

Court Filing

Social Security

Dept. of Motor Vehichles

Passport

Other:

I understand that any and all communications at the clinic will not constitute legal advice. I understand that this is a volunteer-guided clinic that operates for general information purposes only and is not a promise of legal representation.

I understand.

I affirm that I have in my possession and will bring the following documents to the Clinic:
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If born in New York State, I have and will bring my ORIGINAL birth certificate

If not born in New York State, I have and will bring a copy of my birth certificate (or the original to have a copy made)

A government-issued photo ID (drivers license, passport, NYC ID, etc.)

If my current NYC address is not on my government ID, proof of address such as utility bill or lease (may be digital copy to be printed at clinic)

I would like to pursue a name change but do not have these items in my possession and need help accessing them

Not interested in pursuing legal name change at this time

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I affirm that I will attend the in-person clinic at CUNY Law 2 Ct Square W, Long Island City, NY 11101 on April 29th.

I will attend in person.

I affirm that I will not attend the clinic if I have been exposed to COVID or am experiencing symptoms.
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I affirm that I will not attend if I have been exposed to COVID or am experiencing symptoms.

Privacy acknowledgement - this event will be photographed, but participants will have the opportunity to indicate whether they prefer not to be photographed. *

Yes, I understand and am ok being photographed.

Yes, I understand and would prefer not to be photographed.

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