being your authentic self is a big step
Stepping into the world as your authentic self is such a freeing experience. It can also be daunting.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
In the State of Alabama, name changes are processed at the county level and processed by the Probate Judge’s office. Each county has different requirements and may require a court hearing to approve the requested name change.
CULLMAN COUNTY
- Current Alabama driver’s license or photo identification
- Social Security card
- Certified copy of birth certificate (issued in the last 30 days)
- Two proofs of Walker County residency if the driver’s license has an out-of-county or state address, such as utility bill, voter registration, deed, mortgage, etc.
- FBI background check. (Also known as a Identity History Summary Checks.) More information can be found at FBI.gov.
- A background check from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office. Can be obtained in person at the WCSO.
- $73 in the form of cash, check, or credit card
FAYETTE COUNTY
- A current Alabama driver’s license or photo identification
- Proof of residency in Winston County if the driver’s license has an out-of-county or state address, such as a utility bill, deed, or lease
- Criminal history background check from the Alabama Bureau of Investigation
- Certified criminal history background checks from the FBI
- Certified copy of your birth certificate
- Social Security card
- $15 in the form of cash, check, or money order
LAMAR COUNTY
- The website for Lamar County’s Probate Judge does not have a any instruction for having your name changed.
MARION COUNTY
- Signed, notarized Petition for Name Change
- Copy of birth certificate
- Photo ID, such as driver’s license or state ID
- Two proofs of Marion Co. residency, such as utility bill or garbage bill
- Court cost deposit of $25
WALKER COUNTY
- Current Alabama driver’s license or photo identification
- Social Security card
- Birth certificate (issued in the last 30 days)
- Two proofs of Walker County residency if the driver’s license has an out-of-county or state address, such as utility bill, voter registration, deed, mortgage, etc.
- $73 in the form of cash, check, or credit card
WINSTON COUNTY
- A current Alabama driver’s license or photo identification
- Proof of residency in Winston County if the driver’s license has an out-of-county or state address, such as a utility bill, deed, or lease
- Criminal history background check from the Alabama Bureau of Investigation
- Certified criminal history background checks from the FBI
- Certified copy of your birth certificate
- Social Security card
- $15 in the form of cash, check, or money order
RARC CLOSET
“I know better than anyone how hard it is be comfortable going shopping for yourself… (NEED BETTER QUOTE)”
ASHLEE
RARC Founder
Whether you are coming out and needing to kick off your new wardrobe or just exploring your body, the RARC Closet is here to help you get started. With gender affirming clothing available to those that need it of most shapes and sized, we’re happy to offer this service to our gender-diverse community.
If you’d like to make a donation to new or gently used clothing to the RARC, please email jessica@ruralalabamaresource.org.
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“WHAT IS A WOMAN”
In February 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law SB79, also known as Alabama’s What is a Woman Act.
The act states that the state of Alabama recognizes two sexes, male and female. By doing so, it establishes very strict definitions of woman, man, boy, girl, father, mother, etc based solely on an individuals reproductive organs at birth.
At the Alabama Resource Center, we strongly oppose this dangerous law and how to negatively effects an already marginalized community.