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How to change your name after marriage in Illinois
Here's the order in Illinois: get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Illinois Secretary of State, then your passport and accounts. The Illinois Secretary of State fee, deadline and Social Security-first rule are not confirmed yet; check the official link in step 3.
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Step 1: Get certified copies of your marriage certificate
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Common questions
What's the first step to change your name after marriage in Illinois?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Illinois Secretary of State for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Illinois?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Illinois Secretary of State page for the current answer.
Do I need to go to Social Security before Illinois Secretary of State in Illinois?
Not confirmed yet. The Illinois Secretary of State page we checked doesn't say. Several other states do ask for Social Security first, so it's a safe order to follow. Check the Illinois Secretary of State link in step 3.
What documents does Illinois Secretary of State need to change my name after marriage?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Illinois Secretary of State page for the current answer.
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