i want my ID to say Frances Steininger
Donation protected
i wasn’t legally born frances steininger, so i have to pay for the name. Frances is who i am and who i’ve always been. Steininger is who i became once i married Alex.
Ive never been happier. but the fact of the matter is, it’s going to cost my 550$ to legally change my name. I’m trying to have a baby, move and get top surgery- all things that are the top of the priority list. So coming up with an extra 550$ to pay to be who i am is proving to be difficult.

Consider helping me get there? i’ve waited to change my first name until i found the last name i wanted to marry into. so this— double name change feels like i’m finally home. finally safe in this world that has expectations of gender presentation.
i’m lucky enough to have access to the legal assistance from a friend that i need to make this happen but need the funds to file a court fee and publication fee.
Ive never been happier. but the fact of the matter is, it’s going to cost my 550$ to legally change my name. I’m trying to have a baby, move and get top surgery- all things that are the top of the priority list. So coming up with an extra 550$ to pay to be who i am is proving to be difficult.
Consider helping me get there? i’ve waited to change my first name until i found the last name i wanted to marry into. so this— double name change feels like i’m finally home. finally safe in this world that has expectations of gender presentation.
i’m lucky enough to have access to the legal assistance from a friend that i need to make this happen but need the funds to file a court fee and publication fee.
Organizer
Frances Steininger
Organizer
Chicago, IL
