Local help in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia has the state's largest set of trans services: free legal help with IDs, LGBTQ primary care and sexual health clinics, and peer support. Name change petitions are filed at the Civil Filing Center in City Hall.
Covers: City and County of Philadelphia
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
Filing tips for this courtFile adult petitions (form 01-101A) at the Civil Filing Center, Room 296, City Hall, with your fingerprint card, copies of your birth…
File adult petitions (form 01-101A) at the Civil Filing Center, Room 296, City Hall, with your fingerprint card, copies of your birth certificate and Social Security card, and Pennsylvania photo ID. Minors' petitions go to Family Court, 1501 Arch Street, 11th floor (215-686-3805). Questions about the steps go to the Discovery Court Program, 215-686-7914. A conference hearing is usually set within 90 days, and total costs can exceed $900 unless fees and publication are waived.
Name change and ID help 3
Community Legal Services, Identity Documents[2]
Free help getting birth certificates, Social Security cards, and PennDOT IDs, and referrals for name changes. Phone intake 215-981-3700 (Mon and Wed 9 am to noon); walk-in Tue and Thu 9 am to noon at 1410 W. Erie Ave.
215-981-37001410 W. Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140Philadelphia Legal Assistance[3]
Name change advice, a self-help guide, and pro bono referral in special cases. Intake 215-981-3800, Mon to Thu 9:30 am to noon.
215-981-3800718 Arch Street, Suite 300N, Philadelphia, PA 19106AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, Jaci Adams Identity Initiative[4]
Free name change representation for Philadelphians living with or at high risk of HIV, including people with criminal records. 215-587-9377; bilingual staff.
Hormones and primary care 3
Mazzoni Center[5][6]
LGBTQ+ primary care (1348 Bainbridge St, 215-563-0652), HIV care, behavioral health, and a sexual health center at Washington West (1201 Locust St, 215-985-9206) with testing, PrEP, and PEP. New patients register through the patient portal or by phone. Ask about hormone therapy when booking.
215-563-06521348 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers[7]
Community health centers offering primary care, HIV care, behavioral health, and dental care, including the Y-HEP youth health center. Main line 215-985-4448. Ask about gender-affirming care.
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania[8]
Sexual and reproductive health care. Call to confirm gender-affirming hormone therapy and minimum age.
Sexual health, PrEP, and testing 1
Philadelphia Department of Public Health, City Health Centers[11]
City-run health centers providing primary care regardless of ability to pay.
Mental health and support 2
William Way LGBT Community Center, Peer Counseling and Trans Programs[9][10]
Free, anonymous peer counseling Monday to Friday 6 to 9 pm by phone (267-416-0451) or walk-in Monday to Thursday; trans social and support programs (Ours Truly, 18+). Programs currently meet at St. Luke and the Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St.
267-416-0451330 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107Trans Lifeline[12]
Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people, 877-565-8860.
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- Name Change Process (rev. 1/20/26) and Name Change Petition, Form 01-101A
“You can expect to have a conference hearing scheduled within ninety (90) days from filing and to incur costs that could exceed $900.00 to complete the process requirements.”
- Identity Documents
- Name Change
- Jaci Adams Identity Initiative
- New Patient Appointment Information
- Legal Services
“Mazzoni Center's Legal Services program has ended.”
- Philadelphia FIGHT
- Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Peer Counseling
- Trans Programs
- City Health Centers
- Trans Lifeline