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Choose the handbook that matches your situation.
Start with the main handbook if you are beginning the legal name and gender change process in California. It walks through the statewide requirements step by step, including what forms to file, where to file them, and what to expect at each stage.
If you are enrolled at a California college or university, use the higher education supplement alongside it. This companion guide covers campus systems, such as student records, IDs, transcripts, and financial aid. It is meant to be used after you have started the legal process, focusing on how to update your information within your institution.