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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Illinois Name Change document in our editor.
- Begin by filling in your current name at the top of the form where it states 'IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF'. Ensure that you provide your full legal name as it appears on official documents.
- Next, indicate the new name you wish to adopt in the section labeled 'to'. This is crucial as it will be the name recognized legally after your petition is granted.
- Complete the General Number field with a unique identifier for your case. This number will help track your petition throughout the court process.
- In the affidavit section, confirm that you have published notice of your intended name change in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks. Fill in details about this publication accurately.
- Finally, review all entries for accuracy and completeness before submitting. Once satisfied, save and export your completed form directly from our platform.
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Download and complete the Name Change forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts.
Since July 1, 2010, common law name changes have been invalid in Illinois, meaning if you wish to change your name legally, you must file a petition with aRead more