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Vivian S Community Member

Identity Verification When Transgender

Hi, I'm a transgender freelancer who would like to verify that I live in the US, but I don't want to use my legal name for obvious reasons and would rather use my preferred name. Is there any way I could get verified while still using my preferred name? Thanks.

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Andrea G Community Manager

Hi Alex,

 

There most certainly is! Upwork will make exceptions for transgender individuals who are in the process of transitioning but have not been able to obtain a name change due to legal or other barriers. Documentation may be required and so, it would be best if you reach out directly to our support team so they can assist you within a private and secure channel of communication. 

 

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  4. From there, the support options available to you will be listed. Select either of the options to be able to contact the Upwork Support Team.

 

~Andrea

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Luca G Community Member

Hello everyone!

 

Basically I need to contact support for my identity verification whilst having an exception made so that client's can't see my government name (according to upwork's policy ).

I've read online that if you keep telling the support chatbot that you need further help / need to submit a ticket / need to talk to someone, but no matter how many times I try it never gives me that option.

 

Has anyone had any experience with this? Does anyone have a solution?

 

Thanks!

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Luiggi R Retiring Moderator

Hi Luca,

 

We’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.

~ Luiggi