How do I change my name as a permanent resident?
Hi, I would like to how and what I need to do to change my last name from my current name? Thank you
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So, if your marriage certificate did not change your name legally, and you don’t want to wait until you Naturalize to U.S. Citizenship, then you do the state legal name change process. What else would you like to know? It is important to me that you be satisfied with the answers that I have provided.
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Hi, I would like to how and what I need to do to change my last name from my current name? Thank you
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand that changing your last name is an important decision for you. Can you please share the reason for your name change?
Back then, when I had my driver license I used the married name then when my daughter filed for petitions my immigration lawyer advised or the USCIS didn’t valid my married name since I don’t have my status yet before. So I got or I approve my green card/permanent residency is approved by single name
Lexi, Chatbot
Are you currently married, divorced, or in a different situation that might affect the name change process?
I got married back in 1998 but I don’t have my status yet before and as I mentioned my daughter filed petitions the USCIS approved my single name. Means they didn’t honor my marriage certificate
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your name change.
Yes, I would like to apply for a real ID. My driver's license is under my married name, which is not the same as my permanent resident's name. When I get my permanent residency, I plan to apply and change my driver's license to my single name, but the DMV wants to change my last name before I can apply for a real ID.
My driver license is under my married name and my permanent residency card is under my single name
To order to apply for real ID all required documents are needs to be the same
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Permanent resident
I just received my status in 2022
I would like to apply for a real ID, but since I have my married name on my driver's license, the DMV doesn’t allow me to apply for a real ID because my last name doesn't match my green card. They advised me to file a name change
My driver's license is under my married name, and my permanent residency card is under my single name.
In order to apply for a real ID, all required documents need to be the same.
Guillermo Senmartin
Do you know if your marriage certificate changes your name legally? Don’t assume that it did. You may have to ask the Clerk of the Court about that.
I believe so since I have the copy of it
Guillermo Senmartin
If you are sure, then you will fill out all the paperwork with the new legal name. If it did not, then you can change your name using a state legal name change process or during the Naturalization process. What else may I answer for you? I want to ensure your satisfaction with my service.
Do I have to appeal to court to change my name?
Guillermo Senmartin
So, if your marriage certificate did not change your name legally, and you don’t want to wait until you Naturalize to U.S. Citizenship, then you do the state legal name change process. What else would you like to know? It is important to me that you be satisfied with the answers that I have provided.
That’s all from now and thank you much appreciate it your time
Guillermo Senmartin
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