Massachusetts § 8N - Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8N — Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8N. Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card
Section 8N. The registry of motor vehicles shall permit a person submitting an application under sections 8, 8B or 8E of this chapter or section 34B of chapter 138 to designate ''X'', ''M'' or ''F'' for gender on an application for a driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card. No documentation shall be required for such a designation.
The registrar of motor vehicles shall report annually to the chairs of the joint committee on transportation on the number of people, indicated by race and ethnicity, who choose an ''X'' designation on their driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card; provided, however, that data included in the report shall be de-identified so that the identification of an individual person cannot be ascertained.
The registrar of motor vehicles may promulgate regulations to implement this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8N
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8N cover?
Section 8N ("Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 8N?
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