Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - Illinois 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Name Change Instructions and Forms Package in the editor.
2. Begin by completing all forms using full names, including middle names. Ensure that you check your spelling carefully to avoid delays.
3. Publish your Notice of Publication in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks. Bring two copies of this notice to the court along with payment for publication costs.
4. File the Petition for Name Change at least six weeks after the first publication. Contact the Circuit Clerk’s Office to confirm the appropriate filing date.
5. Attend your scheduled court hearing as directed by the Clerk, presenting your Order to Change Name. Be prepared for any objections from others regarding your name change.
6. After receiving approval, obtain a certified copy of the signed Order from the Clerk, which will allow you to notify relevant parties about your name change.

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