If you’re someone who is looking to update your gender on your passport, we’re here to help! Updating your gender on your passport may seem like an intimidating process, but in fact, it’s actually quite simple. In just a few easy steps, you can update the gender on your passport and receive it in time for your trip. Ready to get started? Here’s a quick guide on how to update the gender on your passport.
3 Steps For Updating the Gender on Your Passport
1. Apply For a Passport Book and Choose “Routine Service”
The first step you will need to take to update the gender on your passport is to apply for a passport at an in-person acceptance agency or fill out a printable application and send it in by mail. As of June 11, 2023, you must select “routine service” to update the gender on your passport. You cannot choose to expedite the application process if you want to update the gender on your passport.
2. Select Your Gender Marker
You will now need to select the gender marker that you would like on your passport. As of June 11, 2023, you can choose from the following gender markers:
- Male (M)
- Female (F)
- Unspecified
- Another Gender Identity (X)
Again, it’s important to note that in order to update the gender on your passport, you have to select “routine service,” and you must apply for a U.S. passport book.
3. Receive Your Updated Passport
Once you have applied for your passport and selected your desired gender marker, you will need to wait for your new passport to be processed. As of June 11, 2023, routine service is taking anywhere from 10-13 weeks, so you can expect to receive your passport anywhere within this timeframe. Once your passport has been processed, you will have it sent directly to you in the mail. If you want to check your passport’s status, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Passport Gender Marker Updates Coming in 2023
Some significant changes are coming later this year regarding updating the gender on your passport. Starting in late 2023, you will be able to select “X” as your gender on your passport, even if you are applying for an expedited passport. Further, you will also be able to select “X” as your gender marker on your passport card, emergency passports, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs).
To learn more about the gender marker updates coming in 2023, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Obtain Your Passport With Swift
Our compassionate and caring team can’t wait to work with you! If you have any questions about updating the gender on your passport, please don’t hesitate to contact us. One of our team members would be happy to assist you. Further, if you want to obtain a passport or passport renewal, you can get the application process started by going to our website. No matter where you plan on going, we’ll help get you there.
