Illinois Statewide Forms - Approved - Name Change Order (Adult) 2026

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Service timeframes Application typeEstimated timeframe Certificate, printout or source document 8 working days Add a parents details to a birth record 15 working days Remove a parents details from a birth record 18 working days Name change 15 working days8 more rows May 13, 2025
Eligibility. If you are under the age of 18, you are considered a minor in the State of Illinois. A custodial parent or legal guardian can petition to change your name on your behalf.
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.
Summary How Long to Change Your Name in Illinois Figure 7 to 12 weeks if youre going to do it all yourself. Hearing, Signed Final Order and Certified Copies ~ 1 to 14 days, if we help. Figure 2 to 4 weeks if youre doing this yourself.
If you want to change your name on government documents and ID after marriage, you can take your marriage certificate to government agencies and request new documents.
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In most states, a change in surname following a marriage takes only a few weeks. In some cases, the process can take several months. If you are getting divorced, the name change can be done as part of the divorce process.
The filing fee for a Name Change case is $314.00. Minors cannot be included in the same case as an adult, a separate case for Minor Name Change must be filed. Call the Circuit Clerk Civil Division at (815)334-4310 to request a court date.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete IL 8-10 weeks IN 60 days KS 2-3 months KY 3-8 weeks47 more rows

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