Description:

Offers assistance filing for legal name change in the State of Illinois for LGBTQ+ individuals. Offers assistance with the following:
- Providing necessary court forms for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court
- E-filing court forms
- Providing name change and gender designation forms for the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration, Illinois Department of Public Health and other states where available
- Obtaining certified copies of court orders related to name changes
- Alternate mailing address for court forms and notices
- Financial assistance with paying for e-filing costs (for those who qualify)
- Courtroom advocacy / accompaniment services

Eligibility:

Must be a Lake County resident for the past 60 days
Must be over 18 years of age, OR under 18 with custodial consent. All custodial adults must be present and have valid identification.
To qualify for financial assistance:
- Must have documented annual income at or below 225% of the current federal poverty guidelines OR qualify for state or federal disability
- Must be working a minimum of 20 hours per week OR provide documentation of full-time student status OR provide documentation of disability preventing work
- Must have applied and not been eligible for TANF, SNAP, ABE or other federal, state, county, or local administered entitlement or benefit programs

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

- Set program fee: $355.25 for Illinois name change
- Additional state fees may apply for other documents or services
- Financial assistance available for those who qualify

Intake Process:

Call for appointment

Documents Required:
- Valid photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Proof of income (if requesting financial assistance)
- Proof of employment, school enrollment, OR disability

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

August 5, 2025

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