Ohio BMV Stops Accepting Specific Form for Sex Marker Updates on IDs
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has stopped accepting a specific form that transgender residents previously used to update the sex marker on their driver's licenses and state identification cards. State officials attribute this policy change to new language in…
Portland, OR, August 19, 2026 —
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has ceased accepting a particular form previously utilized by transgender residents to update the sex marker on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards. This change in policy, according to state officials, is a direct result of new language incorporated into Ohio law.
Previously, the form allowed individuals to change the designation of their sex on official identification documents. The exact nature of the new language in Ohio law that necessitates this change has not been further detailed. Consequently, transgender individuals seeking to update their identification to reflect their gender identity may no longer be able to do so using the previously established procedure.
The Ohio BMV has not provided an alternative method for updating the sex marker on driver’s licenses and state IDs in place of the discontinued form. This leaves a gap for residents who rely on accurate identification documents to align with their gender identity. Further information regarding the specific legal changes and any potential new procedures is anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
