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1 sty 2024 · Effective January 1, 2024, the act removes the lifetime prohibition on name changes for people who must register pursuant to the Arsonist Registration Act, the Sex Offender Registration Act, and the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act if the name change is due to marriage, religious beliefs, status as a victim of ...
A name change in Illinois (including a change to a hyphenated surname) first involves a multi-step process with the County Circuit Court to obtain a “Judgment Order to Change of Name” (Judgment Order) from the judge that is recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
A name change by usage is accomplished by simply using a new name in all aspects of your personal, social and business life. No court action is necessary, it costs nothing and is legally valid. (Minors and prison inmates are generally exceptions to this rule.)
Illinois Name Change FAQ. Where can I find the Illinois statutes pertaining to name change? What are some of the most popular reasons for a person changing his/her name? What are the fees involved with a name change application? How long will the entire application for change of name take?
Illinois law requires certain things before you can file for a name change and/or during the name change process in Illinois. These requirements include: You must have lived in Illinois, for at least six (6) months, before you file the Petition and you must plan to live in Illinois, for the foreseeable future, after the Petition is filed.
10 cze 2024 · As of July 2023, Illinois has a “self attestation system” for gender markers, meaning you don’t need proof of hormone replacement therapy, gender-affirming surgery or a name change.
23 paź 2024 · The first official step in changing your name is completing the appropriate forms. In Illinois, the primary form you’ll need is the “Petition for Name Change.” This form can be found on the Illinois courts’ website or at your local county courthouse.
