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Name Change, Gender Change in Hamilton County

This guide walks you through the steps to change your name as well as your gender in Hamilton County.

Legal Help

Need legal help?

The Law Library is open to the public for self-help during its regular business hours.  The information provided is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney.

For legal assistance, consider the following organizations:

• Lawyer Referral Service, Cincinnati Bar Association A free referral and a reduced consultation fee for the first 30 minutes  513.381.8359

 Lawyer Referral Service, Northern Kentucky Bar Association A free referral with hourly fees established by participating attorneys 859.781.1525

• Legal Aid of Greater Cincinnati Legal representation, information, advice and referral for people in need of legal help 513.241.9400

• Pro Seniors Legal Hotline and Referral Service Help for persons over the age of 60   (800) 488.6070

• Disability Rights Ohio Advocates for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio  800.282.9181

• Ohio Attorney General, Services for Consumers Help resolving consumer issues, tips on scams and deceptive practices 800.282.0515