Local help in Phoenix
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Phoenix has the state's largest cluster of trans community organizations: Trans Spectrum of Arizona's peer groups and ID fee grant, one•n•ten for youth and young adults, and Trans Queer Pueblo for LGBTQ+ migrants. Name change petitions are filed with the Superior Court in Maricopa County. Hearings are usually held by video.
Covers: Maricopa County (Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, and surrounding cities)
Draft list from organizations' own websites, 2026-09-24. Call ahead: hours and services change.
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Where to file a name change
- Free help with forms
- Court self-help center
Filing tips for this courtFile at the Central Court Building (201 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix), the Southeast facility in Mesa, the Northwest facility in Surprise, or…
File at the Central Court Building (201 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix), the Southeast facility in Mesa, the Northwest facility in Surprise, or the Northeast Regional Court Center, or e-file. After filing, call Civil Court Administration at 602-506-1497 to get a hearing date. The statewide base fee is $252, and Maricopa may add local fees.
Name change and ID help 3
Maricopa County Law Library Resource Center[2]
Court self-help library with free name change packets (CVNCA1 for adults without minor children), instructions, and fee deferral applications.
Community Legal Services[4]
Phoenix-based nonprofit providing free civil legal help to people with low incomes. Call to ask whether they can help with a name change or refer you.
Trans Spectrum of Arizona, Affirming Identification Assistance[5]
Pays the fee for certified court orders, new licenses or IDs, amended birth certificates, and passport cards for trans Arizonans 18 and older who have their court order.
Hormones and primary care 2
Planned Parenthood Arizona[9]
Several Phoenix-area health centers. Reported to offer informed-consent hormone therapy for adults (in person and by telehealth), plus STI testing and PrEP. Confirm the minimum age when you call.
Valleywise Health community health centers[10]
Maricopa County's public health system, with sliding-scale fees and AHCCCS enrollment help. Ask for a primary care provider experienced with gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Sexual health, PrEP, and testing 1
one•n•ten, Downtown Phoenix LGBTQ Youth Center[7][8][6]
Drop-in center and programs for LGBTQ youth and young adults, including trans and gender-expansive support groups, a sexual health program, and housing help. TSAZ refers people under 18 here.
602-400-26011101 N Central Ave, Suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Mental health and support 3
Trans Spectrum of Arizona, peer support meetings[6]
Free peer support for trans adults and their loved ones. Meetings are held in person Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 11 am, plus virtual meetings on Discord.
First Church UCC, 1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004Trans Queer Pueblo[11]
Phoenix organization led by LGBTQ+ migrants of color, building community solutions for basic needs. Spanish-language.
Languages: Español, EnglishTrans Lifeline[12]
Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people, 877-565-8860.
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- CVNCA10p: How to file for a change of name for an adult with no minor children
“At least four business days after you filed your Application, contact Civil Court Administration at 602-506-1497 to get a hearing.”
- Civil Department Court Forms
- Superior Court Filing Fees
- Community Legal Services
- Affirming Identification Assistance
- Peer Support Meetings
“If you are under 18 or are seeking support for someone who is, we recommend contacting One n Ten.”
- Downtown Phoenix LGBTQ Youth Center
- Health and wellness programs
- Planned Parenthood Arizona
- Valleywise Health
- Trans Queer Pueblo
- Trans Lifeline