Illinois § 221
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 221, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 221.
Name change on marriage certificate. For a person married in any county in this State, the county clerk shall issue a new marriage certificate when it receives legal documentation indicating that one of the parties listed on the certificate has legally changed names. An order for name change issued pursuant to Section 21-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be the only legal documentation that a county clerk may require. The new marriage certificate shall reflect the legal name change and shall bear no additional markings. (Source: P.A. 102-169, eff. 7-27-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 221
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 221 cover?
Section 221 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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