Name change certificate pending

[tmrtng 6]

Hi everyone! Had my oath ceremony today March 1, 2018. Applied online in the beginning of October 2017. Sorry, did not have a chance to update the timeline.

I also requested last name change during my interview. So I was expecting to receive my name change certificate with my naturalization certificate. But did not. Honestly, completely forgot to ask,was too excited. I found couple topics, where people received the name change certificates via regular mail.  But the topics are pretty old.

How common is it? Has it happened to anyone else recently?

[MiraW 58]

You're talking about the name change court order right? I got that with my NC, they were stapled together.

The court order is a certified copy of what you signed at the interview, it has a seal on it.

Someone asked them what would happen if they lost that name change court order, and they said it wont be a big deal. All you need to do is call your district court and they can issue you another copy.

 

I live in MA but I'm guessing it's similar for most states, on MA district court website FAQ section I found the following answer.

Q.	I became a naturalized citizen last year and changed my name at that time. I have misplaced my name change petition and would like to obtain a new original. Can I get this form your office?
A.	Yes. The District Court has copies of all name change petitions dating back five years from this date. We can provide a new original.

Edited March 3, 2018 by MiraW

[tmrtng 6]

2 hours ago, MiraW said:

You're talking about the name change court order right? I got that with my NC, they were stapled together.

The court order is a certified copy of what you signed at the interview, it has a seal on it.

Someone asked them what would happen if they lost that name change court order, and they said it wont be a big deal. All you need to do is call your district court and they can issue you another copy.

 

I live in MA but I'm guessing it's similar for most states, on MA district court website FAQ section I found the following answer.

Q.	I became a naturalized citizen last year and changed my name at that time. I have misplaced my name change petition and would like to obtain a new original. Can I get this form your office?
A.	Yes. The District Court has copies of all name change petitions dating back five years from this date. We can provide a new original.

Thank you for your help. 

I will allow a week, maybe. If nothing happens I will start contacting the court.