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 the 'IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF' section with the appropriate county name where you are filing your petition.
  3. In the 'IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF' field, enter your full name as it currently appears on legal documents.
  4. Next, locate the 'For Change of Name(s)' section and ensure that you clearly state the name you wish to change from and to in the designated fields.
  5. Fill in the date when you plan to file your petition in the 'on or after' section, ensuring it is accurate and complete.
  6. Finally, review all entries for accuracy before saving or printing your completed form for submission.

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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.
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.
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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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.

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