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Legal name change for n400, is it even needed in my case?

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Morgenstjerne   0

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The N400 asks if I would like to change my name legally,
should I or is it a waste of extra processing time (along with other possible complications) ?  
 
My spouse and I did a cover letter with our I-751 where we asked USCIS to call me by my married name.  
They complied and all notices sent to us were in my married name after that.
 
I have actually changed my name to my married name in my country and have a new passport  
with that married name. My 2 year conditional green card and ssn is in my maiden name though.
Would it be better to just do the legal name change with the N400?

Seems like there is a wealth of conflicting information about this online, 

The amount of conflicting information has left me confused.
 
Thanks for any answers and advice.

 

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@OldUser is correct.  Just use your legal, married name on the N-400.  It will reflect that name on your Naturalization Certificate....which will be used on your passport application.

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