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    Default Change of a Minor's Last Name During Naturalization

    Hi. I was petitioned by my Dad and was using my Mom's maiden name on my green card. I have a 12 yr old son and he has my last name (my Mom's maiden name) and I am the only one who has a name on his birth certificate. I can now legally use my Dad's last name and I want to change my last name to his and I want my son to have the same last name too. Is it possible for me to change his last name when I carry him to be US citizen after I get naturalized? We reside in Guam.
    Thank you.

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    Default Re: Change of a Minor's Last Name During Naturalization

    When you change your surname during naturalization, that's not actually part of the naturalization process -- it's done pursuant to the authority of the federal judge who is overseeing the naturalization ceremony. That's why, to change your surname, you must attend a ceremony that is conducted by a judge.

    I am assuming that your child is obtaining citizenship through you, under the Child Citizenship Act.

    To change your minor child's name, you should obtain a name change order from a court before you naturalize. An adult child (> age 18) can request a name change on the N-400 form, but that option is not available to a child.

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