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All posts must be trans-related. Other queer-related posts go to c/lgbtq.
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Resources:
Best resource: https://github.com/cvyl/awesome-transgender Site with links to resources for just about anything.
Trevor Project: crisis mental health services for LGBTQ people, lots of helpful information and resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Gender Dysphoria Bible: useful info on various aspects of gender dysphoria: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en
StainedGlassWoman: Various useful essays on trans topics: https://stainedglasswoman.substack.com/
Trans resources: https://trans-resources.info/
[USA] Resources for trans people in the South: https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/#provider-map
[USA] Report discrimination: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/report-lgbtqhiv-discrimination
[USA] Keep track on trans legislation and news: https://www.erininthemorning.com/
[GERMANY] Bundesverband Trans: Find medical trans resources: https://www.bundesverband-trans.de/publikationen/leitfaden-fuer-behandlungssuchende/
[GERMANY] Trans DB: Insurance information (may be outdated): https://transdb.de/
[GERMANY] Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transidentität und Intersexualität: They have contact information for their advice centers and some general information for trans and intersex people. They also do activism: dgti.org
*this is a work in progress, and these resources are courtesy of users like you! if you have a resource that helped you out in your trans journey, comment below in the pinned post and I'll add here to pass it on
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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!
My experience with updating some of the documents is that some of the requirements seem redundant, not required by law, or made up by the clerk I was dealing with. It's just an unfortunate aspect of navigating the world as a trans person that they make things difficult for us.
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.