Connecticut

Connecticut 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 sign a written affirmation that you are qualified to vote and that you have not previously voted in the election

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To vote absentee in Connecticut, you need to be a registered voter and unable to go to your polling place for an acceptable reason.

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

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You must file a formal request with your district’s Probate Court to change your name in Connecticut.

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 update your birth certificate to the town clerk where you were born.

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

• notarized name-change affidavit (PDF)
• name-change court order (original or certified copy)
• government-issued photo ID

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

You must update your name with the Social Security Administration at least 48 hours before you can change your name on a Connecticut-issued ID.

Make an appointment to visit a Connecticut DMV office and provide:

• completed request form (PDF)
• your current driver’s license or Non-Driver ID Card
• required certified documentation to demonstrate your legal name change

You need to request a packet of documents (example – PDF ) from Connecticut’s Vital Records Office to amend the gender marker on your birth certificate. You may contact the office by calling (860) 509-8000.

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

• notarized sworn affidavit requesting a replacement birth certificate that reflects your new gender
• notarized affidavit signed by qualified healthcare provider* that you have undergone surgical, hormonal or other treatment clinically appropriate for the purpose of gender transition
• copy of current government-issued photo ID
• payment of applicable fee(s)

*Qualified healthcare provider defined as a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a psychologist.

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

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

Visit a Connecticut DMV office and submit a completed Gender Designation Change form (PDF). You will need to surrender your current state-issued license or ID card.

NOTE: DMV employees are prohibited from requesting additional gender-related information (beyond what’s required by the Gender Designation Change form) or asking questions about your private medical history or records.