Colorado

Colorado is a non-strict voter ID state.

You will be asked to show an acceptable ID to confirm your identity when voting in person.

If you don’t present an acceptable ID, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will be counted if you complete a provisional ballot affidavit and election officials determine you are eligible to vote.

Check here for a full rundown of the state’s rules!

Every registered Colorado voter receives a mail ballot at the address in their voter registration file.

A copy of your ID is not required when you vote by mail in Colorado.

Check here for a full rundown of the state’s rules!

You must file a formal request with your county or district court to change your name in Colorado.

You will need to be fingerprinted and undergo state and federal criminal background checks within 90 days prior to filing as part of the name-change process.

You are not required to publish notice when you are changing your name to match your gender identity.

If the court approves your name change, you will receive a court order that can be used to update the name on your ID documents.

Submit a request to Colorado’s Vital Records office to amend your birth certificate.

To change the name on your Colorado birth certificate, you will need to provide:

• completed Birth Certificate correction form (PDF)
• completed Sex Designation Form (PDF) (if you are also requesting to change your birth certificate’s gender marker)
• certified copy of name-change court order
• copy of acceptable ID (listed here)
• payment of applicable fee(s)

Note: If your state allows for the alteration of your birth certificate, Colorado is able to provide the court order for the change.

You must update your name with the Social Security Administration 24-48 business hours before you can change your name on a Colorado-issued ID.

Make an appointment at a Driver License Office and bring the required documentation to demonstrate your name change.

Colorado allows residents to mark M, F, or X on their birth certificate.

Submit a request to Colorado’s Vital Records office to amend your birth certificate.

Medical certification is not required for applicants over 18 if you provide a signed and notarized Sex Designation Form (PDF).

To apply for an updated Colorado birth certificate, you will need to provide:

• completed Birth Certificate Correction Form (PDF)
• notarized Sex Designation Form (PDF) or court order indicating that you have undergone gender affirmation surgery
• certified name-change court order (if applicable)
• copy of acceptable ID (listed here)
• payment of applicable fee(s)

Note: You must update your birth certificate with the state where you were born.

Colorado allows residents to mark M, F, or X on their driver’s license or state ID.

Make an appointment at a Driver License Office and submit a completed application document and your Colorado birth certificate or the completed Change of Sex Designation form (PDF).

Medical certification is not required for those aged 18 and above.