Post Approval Name Change Steps

Summary

After a legal name change order is approved in Illinois, the individual should update their Social Security card, drivers license or state ID, passport, and notify their bank, employer, and other important institutions. The Illinois Secretary of States office requires proof of an updated Social Security number for a drivers license update. The Secretary of State should be notified as soon as possible after the name change, typically done when updating the drivers license or state ID. If unable to get a DMV appointment within the 10-day notification period, the individual should schedule one as soon as possible and keep a record of their attempts.

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what do you do after you get an order for legal name change approved
After your legal name change order is approved in Illinois, you should:
- Update your Social Security card
- Update your driver's license or state ID
- Update your passport
- Notify your bank, employer, and other important institutions
Remember to bring your court order as proof of your name change.
what order do i do these in
You can follow this order:
*. Update your Social Security card
*. Update your driver's license or state ID
*. Notify your bank, employer, and other important institutions
*. Update your passport
Remember to bring your court order as proof of your name change.
do i need my updated social security card to get an updated drivers license
Yes, in Illinois, you need your updated Social Security card to get an updated driver's license after a legal name change. The Illinois Secretary of State's office requires proof of Social Security number.
when am I required to notify the secratary of state of a legal name change
In Illinois, you should notify the Secretary of State's office as soon as possible after your legal name change. This is typically done when you update your driver's license or state ID.
How do I notify the secratary of state of my legal name change
In Illinois, you can notify the Secretary of State about your legal name change by visiting a Driver Services facility. Bring your court order and current driver's license or ID. They will issue a corrected license or ID.

Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.cyberdriveillinois.com
what do i do if I cant get an appointment at a dmv within the 10 days alloted for notifying secratary of state of a name change
In Illinois, if you can't get a DMV appointment within 10 days, try to schedule one as soon as possible. Keep a record of your attempts to schedule. This could be useful if any issues arise due to the delay.