Should I update my DMV record in CA after becoming U.S. citizen?

[algorithm2009 2]

I have a question for CA residents who became U.S. citizens. Did you go to DMV to update your citizenship status? If yes, what documents did you bring with you (US passport or naturalization certificate) ?

I am going this week to DMV to update the status and I want to know what I should bring with me (US passport or certificate of naturalization)?

 

I know that updating the status with SSA is required but I don't know about DMV and I don't know what documents DMV asks for. Their website does not have any details about this subject 

[xmgirl 4]

19 hours ago, algorithm2009 said:

I have a question for CA residents who became U.S. citizens. Did you go to DMV to update your citizenship status? If yes, what documents did you bring with you (US passport or naturalization certificate) ?

 

Hi I do not live in CA, but I think this apply to every state. Last time I was in DMV in NC they told that I will need to update it bringing my naturalization certificate and the already updated SSN... 

[dioxide45 25]

Not in CA here. In Ohio. I just updated my information with the BMV the next time I renewed by license. I just brought my US passport with me.

[MonkeyGirlTH 0]

I am going to go to DMV as well because I had my name changed.

I am wondering if I will have to wait for my new SSN card to arrive before I go to DMV.

I am planning on going to the SSA first thing in the morning and then DMV later the same day.

Now I am not sure if I should wait for my new SSN card and bring it with me to the DMV.

[algorithm2009 2]

On 2/12/2017 at 10:28 PM, MonkeyGirlTH said:

I am going to go to DMV as well because I had my name changed.

I am wondering if I will have to wait for my new SSN card to arrive before I go to DMV.

I am planning on going to the SSA first thing in the morning and then DMV later the same day.

Now I am not sure if I should wait for my new SSN card and bring it with me to the DMV.

 

I will answer you question based on my recent experience:

 

You should go to SSA first to update your status. You need to bring your US passport with you. You can also bring your naturalization certificate but keep in mind that you have to wait at least 10 days after you become US citizen in order for SSA office to be able to verify your certificate. If you already have a US passport, you can go to SSA office immediately.

After you update your status with SSA office, wait at least 24 hours before you go to DMV. You can just bring your US passport with you to the DMV.

[MonkeyGirlTH 0]

2 hours ago, algorithm2009 said:

 

I will answer you question based on my recent experience:

 

You should go to SSA first to update your status. You need to bring your US passport with you. You can also bring your naturalization certificate but keep in mind that you have to wait at least 10 days after you become US citizen in order for SSA office to be able to verify your certificate. If you already have a US passport, you can go to SSA office immediately.

After you update your status with SSA office, wait at least 24 hours before you go to DMV. You can just bring your US passport with you to the DMV.

Thank you. That helps!

I already have my US passport and also got my certificate back. I was told at the oath ceremony to wait 30 days to go to the SSA office so I decided to get my passport first. It will be 30 days this weekend so I am planning on going to the SSA office asap.

Ummm... I have only one day a week that I can go to the SSA or DMV. It's why I thought of going to the SSA office in the morning and then DMV later the same day. If I have to wait 24 hours after the SSA office then I will have to wait another week to go to the DMV. ??