I changed my last name in Maryland and lost certified copy of the court order. Now I need it in Illinois. What to do?

Full question:

I changed my last name in Maryland and lost certified copy of the court order. Now I need it in Illinois. What to do?

Answer:

Call the court in Maryland. They have the record on file. Request a certified copy. They will direct you to mail in a form and a fee, and let you know where to get a form - or mail it to you. Complete the form and pay the fee and they will mail you the new certified copy of your court order.

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To obtain a copy of your Maryland name change certificate, contact the court where your name change was granted. You will need to request a certified copy by submitting a form and paying a fee. The court can provide you with the appropriate form and instructions for the request.