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Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - Illinois 2025

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The document is a Family Name Change packet for the State of Illinois, prepared by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. It includes instructions, a forms list, and access to a law summary necessary for filing a petition for a name change in the Circuit Court. The packet outlines the required forms, procedures for completing them, and legal disclaimers regarding their use.

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Begin by completing all forms using full names, including middle names. Ensure that you check your spelling carefully to avoid delays.
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.
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.
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.
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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How do you change a childs last name if the father is not around?

Both parents can sign the Request for Name Change (Minor) and it must be notarized prior to filing. The Clerk requires a filing fee in cash, money order, or credit card. No personal checks are accepted. The Circuit Clerk will provide a date to appear in court.

How much does it cost to legally change your name in Illinois?

If the father is not around, you can still petition the court to change your childs last name. You will need to show that the name change is in the best interest of the child. The court may require you to notify the absent father about the proposed name change. You must give him an opportunity to object.

How much is it to change a childs last name in Texas?

A mother who is unmarried can opt not to include the fathers name on their childs birth certificate. If a woman is married when her baby is born, then automatically it will be included as part of the document.

What documents do you need to change your name in Illinois?

Name Change Petitioners birth certificate or childs birth certificate. Copy of petitioners current IL state ID or drivers license. Copy of the Certificate of Publication. Other documents/proof as requested by the Court.

How do I change my childs last name if father is unknown?

Someone must file a legal name change request in court for a childs name or for anyones name for that matter. The law does not recognize or accept any unofficial name changes. To start the process, someone must submit a petition for a name change in the county where the child resides.

Can a mother refuse to put a father on a birth certificate?

To change the name on your childs birth certificate, contact your states Office of Vital Records (typically part of the Department of Health). Many states allow new parents six to 12 months to make changes on a childs birth certificate without requiring a court order.

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