Form N-662 Copy Help (Lost Documents)

[PupperPup 38]

I am losing my mind
So, I applied for a passport, I specifically went to a courthouse/recorder because I have heard stories about documents being lost, but alas, it happened to me. I applied around 5-ish weeks ago, and I called the passport hotline, etc.

Anyway, I changed my name during naturalization. I got the Naturalization certificate as well as the name change petition (form 662). I am trying to get the original/certified copy of Form N-662 since my school, bank, etc needs it in order for me to change my name. I took the oath in Fargo, ND. I called the Deputy Clerk's office (one who signed the Form N-662). They basically told me to call the Minnesota court because apparently North Dakota does not handle this. She gave me a number and I called the MN Immigration office. I talked to someone and they said they don't have a "Form N-662". He asked for me A-number, and I gave it to him. He said, I'm not on their list/my case isn't. I called USCIS hotline, but it's an endless loop of a robot asking me to just text/email my case status. I don't know what to do anymore

EDIT: kinda sucks to find out that replacement Naturalization certificate copy costs $500 😭

Edited 5 hours ago by PupperPup

[Dashinka 24,764]

Did you already receive your passport?  The naturalization certificate is returned separately, and sometimes that can take a while to make its way through the mail.  I know it is a pain as you want to wrap up your name change on other documents, but give it more time before you decide to file an N565 to replace your certificate.

 

Good Luck!