Signature on Naturalization Certificate

[Eli_za 50]

Hello everyone, 

 

I’m in Houston, TX and I will be going  to update my SS,  and eventually register to vote, update DL and apply for a passport. 

 

I haven’t signed the certificate yet. And I  was wondering if I should sign as I did on interview (photo shows signature on the side). I signed first, middle initial and last). 

 

Since the certificate states to

“complete and true signature of holder” should I do full name (first, middle and last) in handwriting? 

 

Im just so confused. There were no instructions At the oath ceremony and I forgot to ask before I left. 

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Sign like you sign on anything else, don't worry about it.

[Eli_za 50]

9 hours ago, NancyNguyen said:

Sign like you sign on anything else, don't worry about it.

I worry because if I sign it wrong the replacement cost $550. 

 

How did you sign yours?

 

[Limey 551]

11 hours ago, Eli_za said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I’m in Houston, TX and I will be going  to update my SS,  and eventually register to vote, update DL and apply for a passport. 

 

I haven’t signed the certificate yet. And I  was wondering if I should sign as I did on interview (photo shows signature on the side). I signed first, middle initial and last). 

 

Since the certificate states to

“complete and true signature of holder” should I do full name (first, middle and last) in handwriting? 

 

Im just so confused. There were no instructions At the oath ceremony and I forgot to ask before I left. 

Its asking for your signature. Sign it like you would any other legal document, check, etc.

 

In my case I sign firstname+lastname, but if you normally sign initial and lastname then do that. If they wanted it in a specific format they'd ask for that.

 

Its just about being able to prove that you're the person on that certificate - if you take it to the DMV or wherever, they can get you to sign a piece of paper, compare with the cert and verify its you (photos aren't a great way to do that as people change, grow beards, color their hair etc.

[supremecomplex 8]

I literally just signed my Naturalization like I do a check / letter. Don't overthink it too much! 

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Please ensure you use BLACK ink.