Name Change Mobilization - Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois - Main Office
TJLP utilizes paid staff and volunteers to conduct in person name change clinics and virtual 1:1 name change support and provides assistance to petitioners to update their name and gender marker on various identity documents (birth certificate, passports, drivers license and ID and other miscellaneous documents). Name Change Clinics are held in-person and virtually. Check website for dates and locations.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/08/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
203 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Hours
Mon 9:30am - 5:30pm; Tue 9:30am - 5:30pm; Wed 9:30am - 5:30pm; Thu 9:30am - 5:30pm; Fri 9:30am - 5:30pm;
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Application process
Complete an intake form on the website. Please complete every question on this form. All information shared is privileged and confidential.https://tjlp.cliogrow.com/intake/712040a6deacd37ae98148e2e0e9913a
Fee
It costs $388 to change your name in the state of Illinois and each county has its own additional processing fees on top of the $388. It also costs $90 to publish your name with the Daily Herald if you live in Cook County. If you live outside of Cook County, the price of publishing may cost between $75-$150. So, getting your name changed in Illinois costs around $500.
Eligibility
-To file a petition for a name change, a person must prove they have lived in IL for the past 6 months. Immigrants, legal permanent residents, and undocumented folks are eligible to change their name so long as they meet the six month Illinois residency requirement. -Current Illinois law creates certain barriers to people with criminal convictions. An attorney will speak with you about your particular criminal record to explain how the law affects your ability to change your name. -Has a government issued ID (or proof of residency) and birth certificate (or passport) (unless you live outside of Cook County!).
Service area
IL
Agency info
Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois
Transformative Justice Law Project (TJLP) of Illinois consists of a group of radical activists, legal workers, and organizers who provide support, advocacy, and free, holistic legal services to poor and street-based transgender people in Illinois.