Name change issues

[pqitln]

Im currently working on my dual American / Italian citizenship.

My parents were both born in Italy with Italian names. They were married in Italy with their Italian names.

When my dad came to America, he changed his name from his Italian name to an American name.

I was born in the USA. On my birth certificate, it has my mothers Italian name BUT my dads, American name.

The consulate initially told me I needed to change both my dads last name to his original Italian last name as well as change MY last name. I found a clarification of the Italian law and the Italian consulate is now indicating that I still need to change my dads last name to his original Italian last name.

If I change my dads name on my birth certificate to his original Italian name and my name reflects his American name is this sufficient? Its been extremely difficult to get a straight answer from the consulate.

Any help or guidance is appreciated. Im more than willing to change my dad's name on my birth certificate if this ends the requirements

[suanj]

I don't know if it can help, and I am unsure,
but I remember that in some similar case, a your affidavit "one and the same" (your dad with american name is one and the same your dad with italian name) could be helpful..
Regards,
suanj

[pqitln]

suanj: thanks. Is the "one and same" an American or Italian document? Is there a template that i can find somewhere?

[suanj]

it is US document, a affidavit, a lawyer give you the right advice and explanation abt that..
regards,
suanj