{"id":19262,"date":"2025-02-13T18:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/?p=19262"},"modified":"2025-02-14T15:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T15:56:14","slug":"changes-to-the-x-gender-marker-and-its-impact-on-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/changes-to-the-x-gender-marker-and-its-impact-on-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Passport Update: Changes to the “X” Passport Gender Marker and What It Means for Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Department of State has issued new guidance regarding U.S. passports with the “X” gender marker. Passports with this marker remain valid until their expiration date, but as of January 20th 2025, the Department of State will no longer issue new passports with the “X” gender marker. This update reflects a shift in policy, and in this post, we\u2019ll explain what it means for current and future passport holders.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Changed?<\/b><\/p>\n

The “X” gender marker was <\/span>introduced in 2022<\/span> for non-binary, intersex, and non-gender conforming individuals. While existing passports with the “X” marker remain valid, future passports will reflect the applicant\u2019s biological sex at birth, either “M” (male) or “F” (female), based on supporting documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

This change also affects transgender passport holders, who previously could select a gender marker that aligned with their gender identity. Going forward, passport renewals or new applications will be based on the sex assigned at birth.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Update the Gender Marker on Your Passport<\/b><\/p>\n

To update your gender marker, you must renew your passport. This can be done <\/span>online<\/span><\/a> or you can expedite at a nearby FedEx Office location. Required documents include:<\/span><\/p>\n