Name change petition

[Spera219]

I’m doing well gathering all the documents for my citizenship application. As I mentioned before my grandfather (decreased) decided to change his name after his marriage which causes me to need a court order to correct them.

I have supporting documentation (fathers/uncles birth certificates, death certificate, SS application and draft documents) showing its all the same person. Even a letter that no one else with the same last name was bo n on his day in Pennsylvania.

My question is - Can I create a 1 petition to change his name on both the birth certificate and marriage license?

I’ve looked through this forum and others, talked to the Philadelphia courts and get conflicting answers. If anyone has information it would be great.

[mler]

I don’t know if it’s even possible to change the name on a birth and marriage certificate for someone no longer living, but do check with the state regarding its rules.

If you cannot change the names, perhaps someone who knew your gf when he was alive could write a statement that both names refer to the same person. Unless he changed his name to a common English version, you do have to address this issue.

[Spera219]

I verified it is possible, but with a court order. He changed his name after his marriage to my grandmother, probably her idea . There are no living relatives.

[mler]

Since you were able to ascertain that name changes are possible, why not contact that office for clarification on whether separate petitions are required. Without guidance from the state I would tend to err on the side of more rather than less.

[Spera219]

They said they didn’t know how contact the courts. So far they’ve been less than helpful.

[mler]

If you were changing your own name, the procedure is straightforward, and steps are listed on the internet. In your case, it appears more complex, and you may be forced to have a lawyer handle the process.