All,
In order to use a new name for passport (just first name, not last name), will this require a court order as well? The certificate of naturalization will have the old name.
I have heard that first name change is not as formal as last name. True?
On the State Dept website, it said that I have to produce three public records with the new name. What are considered public records? I have my DL and GC with the first and middle name listed together. My intention is to use the middle name as the new first name. Do you think I need to formalize it with the court order?
Advice?
cheers,
jb
In order to use a new name for passport (just first name, not last name), will this require a court order as well? The certificate of naturalization will have the old name.
I have heard that first name change is not as formal as last name. True?
On the State Dept website, it said that I have to produce three public records with the new name. What are considered public records? I have my DL and GC with the first and middle name listed together. My intention is to use the middle name as the new first name. Do you think I need to formalize it with the court order?
Advice?
cheers,
jb