Illinois name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Illinois Name Change document in our editor.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Complete the General Number field with a unique identifier for your case. This number will help track your petition throughout the court process.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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Name Change To obtain a corrected license/state ID, you must visit a Secretary of State facility to turn in your incorrect license/state ID and provide acceptable identification.
In Illinois, there is a process to legally change your name starting with filing a case in court requesting to change your name. If the judge grants the name change, you can take the order to different agencies, organizations, and businesses to update your legal documents and records.
For most purposes a deed poll will be accepted to change documents, but there are some important exceptions. Birth and marriage certificates cannot be changed. However, your deed poll together with your birth certificate will be sufficient for the passport office to issue you with a passport in the new name.
You will need to fill out these two forms to begin the process to change your name: Request for Name Change (Adult Name Change): Asks the judge to change your name. Order for Name Change (Adult Name Change): The judge will sign this to approve or deny To refuse or say no your request.

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