Q: How do I get certified copy of name change certificate, that was issued as part of naturalization?
How do I get certified copy of name change certificate, that was issued as part of naturalization? Right after naturalization I was able to get US passport with new name as well as updated my name with Social security office. Lost that certificate and now DMV needs that certificate? USCIS won't give any certified copy (requested one via FOIA and got unsigned certificate). Please guide me.
A:
You need to go to the authority that authorized the name change. If you changed your name incident to divorce then you go to the family division in the county where you were divorced.
If you changed your name in the court and it did not involve a divorce then you need to contact the law division in the county where you originally filed for the name change.
If you received the name change as part of your immigration process and the document was issued by USCIS then you need to consult with an immigration attorney who has experience dealing with that agency.
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