You can select male (M), female (F), or unspecified or another gender identity (X) as the gender marker on your U.S. passport book and card. The gender marker you select does not need to match the gender on your citizenship evidence or photo ID. You do not need to provide medical documentation to change your gender marker.
We promote the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people – including LGBTQI+ individuals. We are demonstrating this commitment to better serve all U.S. citizens, regardless of gender identity.
If you have an X gender marker, you may not be able to travel to some other countries. Go to our LGBTQI+ Travelers’ Page to learn about the safety, security, and entry requirements of the country you plan to visit.
You may have received a limited-validity passport if you were transitioning when you applied for your most recent passport. We issue a limited-validity passport for less than the full validity period. The full validity period is 10 years for adults, and five years for children under age 16. We no longer require medical documentation or a physician’s letter as evidence of a gender transition.
To replace a limited-validity passport with a full-validity passport, submit Form DS-5504. To use this form, you must apply within two years of your previous passport's issuance date. You do not have to pay fees unless you are requesting expedited service.
If we issued your limited-validity passport more than two years ago, apply in person and use Form DS-11.
You do not, unless the court order also documents a name change. You do not need to submit a court order approving a change in gender.
You can select X as your gender marker when applying for both a passport book and passport card.
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