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Can I change my name when I get my citizenship?

You can legally change your name without extra court procedures by simply filling in your chosen new name on USCIS Form N-400 (the Application for Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS).

How do I change my name on USCIS?

If you’ve recently changed your name, you can submit your legal name change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) with your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. USCIS will use your new name on your Certificate of Naturalization.

How do I change my name on my Social Security card after naturalization?

To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. You also must show us a document proving your U.S. citizenship, if it is not already in our records. You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them.

How do I change my name on my US citizenship certificate?

You’ll need to ask for the correction at the same time that you submit the USCIS Form N-600 that is used to request the citizenship certificate. Fill the form out with your current name, even if the name is misspelled. Request the correction in a cover letter that you write and include with the application.

Can I use my married name when filing this USCIS form?

When preparing immigration forms for submission to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you will often be required to provide your “full name.” In all cases this should be your current legal name. If you are married, your current legal name generally includes your married name.

Can you change the name on your Social Security card online?

If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell Social Security so you can get a corrected card. You cannot apply for a corrected card online.

How much does it cost to replace US citizenship certificate?

The filing fee for Form N-565 application to replace Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate is $555. You have to send a filing fee along with your application. If you do not send the exact filing fee, your application will not be accepted.

Does my SSN change when I get citizenship?

You will need to visit Social Security so they can update your Social Security record. Wait at least 10 days after your ceremony before doing so and be prepared to show them your Certificate of Naturalization or your U.S. passport. To find your Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit ssa.gov.

Can I Change my Name when applying for US citizenship?

When you apply to become a citizen, the name you provide on the application form will be the same as your name on citizenship. There are no name changes allowed during this process. You can apply for a legal name change either before applying for citizenship, or after citizenship is granted.

How to obtain a record of my name change?

Think back to the time the name change was granted.

Contact that county’s court clerk and ask what you need to provide to get a copy of the court record and how much it costs.

One way to find the county’s court clerk is by visiting the state court website to locate county court contact information.

How do you change your naturalization certificate?

Obtain an Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, Form N-565, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Complete Part 1 of the form. You need your name, address, date and county of birth, your original citizenship certificate number, phone number and “A” number.

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