Description

The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to host a FREE Virtual Name Change Workshop dedicated to trans and gender diverse NC residents 18+. 

In our time together we will explain, step by step the process for legally updating your name through the North Carolina court system. 

In the second half of the workshop, you will have the opportunity to pair off, 1:1 with legal experts to ask questions specific to you! Not ready to file your paperwork? That's absolutely ok, our time together will prepare you take that step when you're ready! We will also provide you with reference material and contact information for ongoing support after our workshop. 

This event if for anyone who is: 

- NC resident or planning to become a resident in the next year 

- 18+ years old - this is important, the process is different for minors 

- Simply interested in learning more about the name change process in NC 

- Have detailed questions or looking for support to complete the name change process This workshop will not provide any funding or cover the cost of a name change or related activities. 

We may however discuss ways you can subsidize the process or reduce costs. 

Many thanks to our expert legal partners for supporting this event! 

After registration and prior to the event, you will receive an email with a Zoom link for attendance 

Disclaimer: By registering for and attending this virtual space you acknowledge and understand that the Chamber and our partners, vendors, members or volunteers or attorneys will NOT be providing you with legal advice or representation. The Chamber, our employees, volunteers and partners will provide information and support only and are not financially or legally liable for any actions or decisions participants take following this workshop. Any discussions held in plenary or breakout sessions do not create an attorney-client relationship or other privileges. By signing up for this workshop, you acknowledge these statements and agree to them, releasing the Chamber our employees, volunteers, Board members, partners, and volunteer attorneys from all liability.