Illinois Statutes
§ 21-105 — Invalidity of common law name changes
Illinois § 21-105
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE
Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.
Art.Article XXI - Change Of Name
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Bluebook
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 21-105 (2026).
Text
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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