Naturalization Name Change - Drivers License

[peaceandhumor]

First off: I am from the state of New Jersey.

Hey all! Last week I became a U.S. citizenship, and along with my certificate I also got my name changed.

Now, as my name changes, so must the name on my drivers license, social security, bank statements (to name a few). I also filled out my form for the U.S. passport application. Now my question here is:

What is the best order to do each?

Ideally, I'd like to go the DMV first and get my drivers license updated. Will my US naturalization certificate count as 4 points? Will they require a social security card

Because according to their site, it states

If you plan to use your Social Security card as proof of identity, you'll need to effect that name change as well. Visit Social Security Online for more information.

which I am assuming it is not required to use as proof?

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If I can update my license first, then everything I can take care of. Thank you so much!

 

[König]

What is the best order to do each?

1. Update your status and name with the Social Security Administration
2. Update your status with the MVC and order a licence for a new name
3. Apply for a passport (requires sending certificate + name change decree)

Ideally, I'd like to go the DMV first and get my drivers license updated. Will my US naturalization certificate count as 4 points? Will they require a social security card

Yes, naturalisation certificate count as 4 points. Plus, the name change decree [that came with the certificate] counts as 3 points = 7 points. They do not require a physical SS card, they just need a number. This information is outlined on their website along with the on-line document check-list feature.