Child name change
Child name change
Changing a child's name from the name stated on their birth certificate requires a court order. Learn more here.
Forms (1 resources)
A program to help you complete the forms you need to ask the court to change the name of minor children.
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Other resources for the public (3 resources)
Explains when you can change a minor's name and what the judge will consider before granting the change.
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Explains how to change your name back to your maiden name in your divorce case.
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Steps to change a child's name in Illinois, from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
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