I need to add my dad's last name to my name. I'm a naturalized citizen (living in Illinois) and wasn't aware that I could change my name at the time I recieved my citizenship. Ideally, i would want my current last name as my middle name and my dad's last name as my new last name. Do I still have go to my county court and petition for a name change eventhough I am just adding a last and not really change my name completely? What is the procedure?
2007-02-05 02:35:09 · 3 answers · asked by NIfan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
First of all, how old are you? I don't believe that YOU can change until 18 without it being an adoption or other processs. If you're 18, call the county circuit clerk's office and inquire as to what procedures you need to follow. I do not belive you'll need an attorney, but the papers will have to be notarized and witnessed, etc. You may or may not have to appear briefly before a judge in Family Court.
2007-02-05 02:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An attorney can guide you through the legal steps, but yes you have to file a petition with the court to legally change your name.
2007-02-05 10:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not being really clear with your question ? i am not sure i understood you correctly .
first of all .how old are you ? and what other last name do you have ? is it perhaps your mother's name ?
are you a woman or a man ?
single ?
married ?
where is your father now living ?
or deceased?
which country is your father in right now ?
it is hard to help you out legally if you do not give anymore details ?
if you wish to come back and explain better ? i will gladly look for you .........:-)
2007-02-10 13:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by HJW 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋