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Illinois court form packet
Download the Illinois petition for change of name of adult packet for yourself. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the packet documents listed below.
A practical adult name change packet built around the court filing documents used to request an official name change order.
Prepared for Illinois adult name change filings, with petition and order materials reflected in the downloadable packet.
Download the files, complete them on your own device, then file with the appropriate court. Your personal details are not entered into an online form builder.
A short PublicLegal filing guide covers this state's age split, publication and service sequence, and after-order updates — ending in a printable checklist to carry to the clerk.
This state packet includes 1 packet PDF • 3-page PublicLegal guide + the official Illinois name-change forms (adult Request, Order, impound pair, instructions). Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
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REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) — Illinois Courts form ATJ 303.10, rev. 03/25. The official statewide standardized petition that opens a name-change case in the circuit court of the county where you live (735 ILCS 5/21-101).
Caption: the State of Illinois, the circuit court for your county, and the case number the clerk assigns.
Petitioner facts: your current and proposed names, the date you have lived in Illinois continuously (3-month residency), birth facts, and a divorce-judgment name-restoration question.
Eligibility warning: the form carries the statutory registry warning (sex-offender / violent-offender / arson registration) and the criminal-history disclosure — no fingerprints, no routine background check.
The full packet also includes the Order for Name Change (ATJ 305.7), the Motion and Order to Impound (ATJ 308.1/309.1) for keeping the case private, the court's own instruction booklet, and a PublicLegal filing guide ending in a printable checklist.
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Yes. This product is the Illinois adult name change packet tied to this state-specific page and the packet documents shown above.
The included packet documents are listed on this page. Where the same document is provided in more than one format, it is grouped once with Word, PDF, or other format badges.
This packet currently includes print-ready PDF format. The document list above reflects the packet contents for this state without exposing internal fulfillment filenames.
Complete the petition and related court documents, then file them with the appropriate court. Court filing fees and local procedures vary by county.
These forms are designed for self-help use, but ILRG does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney if your situation involves unusual facts, contested issues, or questions about local procedure.
Timing depends on the court, local scheduling, notice requirements, and whether anyone objects. Many name change matters take several weeks, but local timing can vary.
Possibly. Some states impose additional notice, waiting period, or disclosure requirements for certain convictions. Review local rules or consult an attorney if this applies to you.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing local court requirements before filing.
No — the publication requirement for adult name changes was repealed effective March 1, 2025. The court sets your hearing after you file; there is no newspaper step.
At least 3 months by the time of your hearing or the order (735 ILCS 5/21-101(a), as amended in 2025). Some clerk websites still show an older 6-month rule — the statewide forms and current statute control.
No fingerprints and no routine background check. The petition asks you to disclose any unpardoned conviction or pending charge; if it shows a record, the court may require an Illinois State Police transcript update before the hearing.
Usually yes — a marriage certificate or a divorce judgment that changed your name is accepted by most agencies, and no separate petition is needed. Use this packet when you want a name that is not on either document.