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To get started you'll need either a marriage certificate or a deed poll. You can go back to your former name even if you're not divorced! Whatever your situation, we refer to this document as your certificate. Financial institutions and government departments may ask for additional documents to safeguard your identity.
In Illinois, you usually don't have to go through any specific process to change your name after marriage. You can simply present your marriage certificate as the primary legal document for changing your name.
File your forms in the Circuit Clerk's office. Your Petition for Change of Name (Adult) has to be notarized prior to filing. The Clerk requires a filing fee of $291.00 in cash, money order, or credit card. No personal checks are accepted.
You simply say, ?Hey everyone, my new name is [new name] and this is what I wish to be called, effective immediately. I know it will take some getting used to and there will be a period of adjustment, but I can be patient during this time. Thank you for your time,? and leave it at that.
The subject of the letter is ?Name change request letter.? Salutation is done, e.g. Dear Sir or Madam, Respected Sir/Ma'am. Then the main body of the letter is written, which includes your old name and your new name, and a request to update it. Thank you/Thank you in anticipation/Thank you in advance.