I.D. Guide

Your action plan for updating identity documents will depend on your situation and what you want to change.

Use the checkboxes below to customize your plan. The steps will update automatically based on your selections.

I want to:

• Change my legal name in Ontario
• Update my gender marker

My citizenship status:

• Canadian citizen
• Canadian citizen with an Ontario birth certificate
• Permanent resident

Your action plan:

1. Change your legal name with the Ontario government
2. Update the name on your Ontario health card
3. Update the name and gender marker on your Ontario driver's license or photo card
4. Update your name and gender marker with the Social Insurance registry
5. Update your name and gender marker with the Canada Revenue Agency

Each guide above provides step-by-step instructions, required forms, and tips to help make the process as smooth as possible.