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Child name change

Changing a child's legal name in Illinois requires a court order. Learn what to consider before changing a child's name, how to start a name change case, and what forms and steps are required.

Changing a child's name basics
Learn more about how to legally change a child's name in Illinois.
Guide
Changing a child's name
Learn who can ask to change a child's name in Illinois, what a judge considers, court costs, and what happens if others disagree.
FAQ
Starting a case to change a child's name
This how-to explains how to start a child's name change case in Illinois, including information about forms, filing, notice, and going to court.
How-To
Name change for a child
This Easy Form helps you ask a court for a legal name change for a child.
Easy Form