changing my first name

[hath 0]

Thanks everyone

first of all,thanks to all memebers who dont hesitate helping and providing everybody with what he or she needs...my question this time is about the fact that i am thinking of changing my first name.i know that s possible yet i dont know how that would happen? what is the process? do i need to change my name in all my documents like my licence,marriage certificate, light ill ect and how? i hope to get some answers and experinces!

[Inky 1,110]

You go to court and change ur name on everything from birth certificate etc.

You have to then change all your documentation yourself to your legal new name.

[HS2 7]

Thanks everyone

first of all,thanks to all memebers who dont hesitate helping and providing everybody with what he or she needs...my question this time is about the fact that i am thinking of changing my first name.i know that s possible yet i dont know how that would happen? what is the process? do i need to change my name in all my documents like my licence,marriage certificate, light ill ect and how? i hope to get some answers and experinces!

A name change should be reflected in all your documents that identify you including financial institutions

[hath 0]

Thanks.....do u know how my name gonna be reflected? i mean do i need to contact those people in person or the change will automatically? WILL IT COST ME MUCH MONEY TO CHANGE AT THE COURT AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OR WHAT ?

Edited August 5, 2011 by hath

[HS2 7]

I am not sure about the court proceedings but i believe that the court will give you a letter stating your name change. than you can send a copy of this letter to all the places it needs to go. You have to take this letter in person at the registry of motor vehicles

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I suggest you wait with your name change until you can become a US citizen.

At that time you can choose any name you want (within reason), easily and free of charge.

[hath 0]

Thnaks ..........yes that s what i will do. i mean i will change my name when i file for the citizenship.Yet,i want to

know if the change would go smoothly and thus with no charge or i have to go to the court,to DMV and

financial institutions as some mentioned?

for Just Bob, you said there i can change my name (within reason)what do u mean by that?

THANKS

[Inky 1,110]

Thnaks ..........yes that s what i will do. i mean i will change my name when i file for the citizenship.Yet,i want to

know if the change would go smoothly and thus with no charge or i have to go to the court,to DMV and

financial institutions as some mentioned?

for Just Bob, you said there i can change my name (within reason)what do u mean by that?

THANKS

No its not magically changed for you. You have to change all your documents yourself. Paying any fees and doing what they request of you to change the documents.

[Anh map 2,098]

Thnaks ..........yes that s what i will do. i mean i will change my name when i file for the citizenship.Yet,i want to

know if the change would go smoothly and thus with no charge or i have to go to the court,to DMV and

financial institutions as some mentioned?

for Just Bob, you said there i can change my name (within reason)what do u mean by that?

THANKS

You can't choose a name that is offensive. For example you could not choose to have the name "I hate christians" or "kill George Bush."

The name change can be done at the citizenship oath because that is a legal court proceeding. Afterwards you must inform any agencies, lenders, DMV, etc. of your name change, supply proof, and pay any fees (change drivers license, etc.) needed.

[OHMS 0]

ON MY N400 APPLICATION IN CHARLOTTE,NC , I HAVE DECIDED TO CHANGE MY FIRST NAME,

HOWEVER AT MY INTERVIEW I ASKED THE

I.O IF THAT WOULD DELAY MY ADJUDICATION ! HE SAID IT WILL DELAY THE PROCESS BY TWO MONTH!

I DECIDED TO KEEP MY FIRST NAME, AND PURSUE THAT PROCESS LATER ON.

Edited August 7, 2011 by OHMS