Illinois Judgment for Name Change
Overview of this form
The Judgment for Name Change is a legal document that serves as the final approval for a name change request. This form is filed with the court after a judge has reviewed the petition, making the name change official. Unlike other forms related to name changes, this judgment affirms that all required steps have been completed, including proper notice through publication, ensuring legal compliance.
What’s included in this form
- Judgment statement affirming the name change has been granted.
- Verification of residence, confirming the petitioner has lived in the state for at least six months.
- Certificate of Publication, proving notice was published in a local newspaper for the required duration.
- Details regarding the names to be changed and the effective date of the name change.
- Signature of the judge, validating the court's approval.
When to use this form
This form is needed after an individual or family has completed the legal process of requesting a name change. It should be used when the court has approved the name change, ensuring that it is recognized and enforceable under state law. Use this form to finalize the name change for reasons such as marriage, divorce, or a personal preference.
Who needs this form
The following individuals should consider using this form:
- Adults seeking to change their name for personal or legal reasons.
- Parents wishing to change their child's name legally.
- Individuals who have recently experienced marriage or divorce and want to update their name.
- People who have undergone gender transition and wish to adopt a name that reflects their identity.
Steps to complete this form
- Start by completing the sections of the form that detail your personal information, including your current name and the new name you wish to adopt.
- Include the Certificate of Publication to prove that notice of your intent was published in a local newspaper for the required period.
- Ensure you have documented that you have been a resident of Illinois for at least six months.
- Prepare the form for the judge's review by adding necessary signatures and dates.
- Submit the completed form to the court, retaining a copy for your records.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to publish the notice in the required newspaper for the specified time.
- Neglecting to check residency requirements before filing.
- Not including signatures from all petitioners if it's a joint name change.
- Submitting the form without ensuring all sections are completed accurately.
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Name Change After Marriage or Divorce. Changing Your Name Back After Divorce. Changing Your Name Because You Don't Like It. Personal Branding. Changing a Child's Surname. Changing Your Name Due to Discrimination.
Reasons a Judge Will Deny Name Change If a Name Change is likely to cause harm, confusion, fraud, etc., you may get denied. Don't do Name Change to try and get away with something, criminally or civilly.
A certified copy of the Order for Name Change ( Adult ), A money order for $15.00 made out to Illinois Department of Public Health, and. Your date of birth and place of birth.
The Court will schedule a hearing for your Name Change. That hearing will be about 6-8 weeks after you file the Petition. Almost always, you get your judge-signed Court Order on the hearing date. Some courts take longer than that because of cutbacks and scheduling problems.
A certified copy of the Order for Name Change ( Adult ), A money order for $15.00 made out to Illinois Department of Public Health, and. Your date of birth and place of birth.
The price of changing your name on your Illinois vehicle title depends on whether or not you have a name change document: With name change document: $15. Without name change document: $95.
A: The main reasons why a judge would not agree to change your name are: If the judge finds that you are changing your name to commit fraud, or. If the judge finds that you are changing your name to hide from the law or the police or for some other illegal reason.
You probably expect to need to update your Social Security information and your credit cards, but there are plenty of other people who need to know about your new name as well. "A name change can have an impact on your taxes. All the names on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records.
