How to do a name change after naturalization?

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nooneelse

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I became US Citizen back in 2006.
I've always used my Chinese name on all of my documents, so during the interview, I wanted to add my English name... except I didn't know that I was suppose to also put my Chinese name on there.

So right now, on my citizenship paper - it only has my English name.
On all my other documents, such as Driver's license and Social security card - they all still only have my Chinese name.

As for all my other personal account and student ID, I just put both my English and Chinese name. But legally, I know I would still need to do a name change to include both my Chinese and English name on my citizenship paper.

Plus I want to get passport in the future, and I would like to have both my English and Chinese name on there.

I am clueless on how to get started on the name change process, what website should I visit?
What are the steps do I need to go through?
and approximately how long and how much will it cost?
 
You'll have to do the name change through a court. The process and costs are different depending on each state/county/city. Contact your City Hall to find out what the process and paperwork are for where you live.
 
SEE: 7 FAM 1300 APPENDIX C NAMES TO BE USED IN PASSPORTS at: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/94676.pdf

Page 5:

(6) Writing “K-A” (known as) before the assumed name (for example, Stuart Jones K-A Lucas Levine) when two names are to be written in the passport; and noting Endorsement Code 08 on the application.

For additional information see 7 FAM 1370 Appendix C and 7 FAM 1300 Appendix B Endorsement Codes;

Endorsement Code 08
THE BEARER IS ALSO KNOWN AS (K-A GIVEN NAMES)(K-A SURNAME).

AND

SEE: http://travel.state.gov/passport/correcting/correcting_2654.html
 
the easiest way is to have the name change done through the naturalization process. Why did you not think this through before you went to your interview? I did, now got the name I desire on all my legal documents, no headache no worries.
 
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