Illinois Legal Aid Online Name Change
What happens if the biological father is imprisoned? He signed an APP, is not involved in his children`s lives, and owes a ton of child support arrears. He is currently detained for another issue. Do I still have to inform them of the name change? If so, what should I write for his address? Thank you for your question. Yes, you can submit a fee waiver with your name change request. Use our simple fee waiver form to create the forms you need. Are you worried about doing it alone? You may be able to get free legal help. If you want to change the name of someone under the age of 18, learn more about how to change a child`s name. A court order is required to change a child`s name from the name on their birth certificate. You can only change a child`s name if: A child`s name cannot be changed by a divorce case. To change the child`s name, it is necessary to file an application for a change of name, regardless of the case of divorce. So my son father is not on the birth certificate, we have never been married, and he is not related to my son. I also have a protection order against him and my son is also under a protection order against him. Should I still notify him that my son`s name will be changed? If so, how? My son is only 2 years old and I thought I would change his name now, so when he starts school, it will be easier for me if we have the same last name which would be my maiden name.
I also don`t want it to be sad to have the same last name as someone they don`t know and probably never will. Thanks in advance! You must change your name on your birth certificate if the court approves your name change. There may also be a fee to change your birth certificate and ID card. Hello and thank you for your comment! The name change process must take place at the clerk`s office of the county court of the county where the baby lives. Otherwise, the name change should be a fairly smooth process If this applies to you, you must tell the court the reason for the name change. This will help the judge know why it is in the best interests of the child and why the name change should be approved. You can change your name for almost any reason. However, the reason cannot be illegal or fraudulent. For example, to avoid your debts. The father, even if he does not appear on the birth certificate, must be informed of the change of the child`s name. Follow the instructions in step 3 above to notify the other parent. If the person cannot be found, you can notify them by placing an ad in the newspaper.
Use the Easy Form name change program for a child to create the forms you need and get step-by-step instructions on the process. To change an Illinois birth certificate, you`ll need: If you are a person protected by a protection order or other court order, you must file your request to cancel the notice and publication (name change) when you file your name change application. Otherwise, you can file it at any time during your application. The judge may ask you questions about why you changed your name or your background. After you file your court documents and get a hearing date, contact a local newspaper in the county where you live. Ask them to post a name change notice. They may charge you a fee. If you want to go back to the name you used before you got married (your maiden name), the judge can order this name change as part of your divorce hearing. Unless you have asked otherwise, your divorce decree should include a section stating that you can change your name again. If so, you can use this document to change your name.
You do not need to submit a name change request. You will need to fill out these 2 forms to begin the name change process: If your child was born in Illinois, you can change your child`s birth certificate by mail to the Illinois Department of Public Health. To change your child`s birth certificate in Illinois, you`ll need: There is a fee to change a child`s name. Fees vary by county. Contact your clerk for fees. There may also be a fee for placing an ad in the newspaper and for changing a child`s birth certificate. If you can`t afford to pay these fees, you can ask the court to do it free of charge. Learn more about filing your court documents for free. To change a child`s name, see Start a crash and walk through the rest of the process. Let us know if you have any further questions and good luck to you.
When you submit your name change forms, you will need a hearing date. You must notify the Office of the Secretary of State within 10 days of your name change. Your ID card and driver`s license must be replaced with your new name. You must identify yourself with your new name and a piece of identification that connects the old and new names. For example, you can submit your decision to change your (adult) name from the court.