Illinois Statutes
§ 21-105 — Invalidity of common law name changes
Illinois·Topic RIGHTS AND REMEDIES·Ch. 735 CIVIL PROCEDURE·Act 735 ILCS 5/ Code of Civil Procedure.·Art. Article XXI - Change Of Name
Common law name changes adopted in this State on or after July 1, 2010 are invalid. All name changes shall be made pursuant to marriage or other legal proceedings.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 96-1231, eff. 7-23-10.)
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