An Illinois Petition for Name Change (Minor) is a legal process in Illinois that allows a minor (under the age of 18) to change their name. The minor must have a parent or guardian file the petition on their behalf and obtain approval from the court. The petition must include the minor’s name, the proposed new name, the parent or guardian’s name, and the minorbirthdatedate. There are two types of Illinois Petition for Name Change (Minor): Consent to Name Change and Non-Consent to Name Change. The Consent to Name Change petition is used when both parents consent to the name change, while the Non-Consent petition is used when only one parent consents or when both parents are unavailable. The petition must be filed in the county where the minor resides and will likely require a court hearing. The court may require additional documents such as background checks, financial records, and a sworn statement from the petitioner.