Two last names on birth certificate, can i use one on driver's license?

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i have two last names on my birth certificate and non-american passport, myname fatherslast motherslast. i don't have a middle name. im going to get my green card and ssn soon, and im guessing there will only be my fathers last name. i usually use my father's last name, so i was wondering if i could use one last name on my ssn and green card even though my birth certificate has two. and can i use one last name on banks and drivers license? and IRS?

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Shah Peerally ·
It will be hard to tell which name you should use. However, I will advise that you disclose all those names to the USCIS and all authorities. Failing to disclose information is a crime and can lead to a denial. Also I will recommend hiring a lawyer to handle your case if there are issues to be resolved. Good Luck Shah Peerally Founder and Managing Attorney of Shah Peerally Law Group PC The Law Firm Deals in Immigration law & Debt Relief Note: The above answer is provided for informational use only. One should not act or refrain to act solely based on the information provided. No attorney client relationship is created unless a retainer is signed by the attorney and the client.
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Ayuban Tomas ·
Your best bet is to use your full name on everything. When you start using different names for different things, that can cause you problems down the road. THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE. They are provided for informational purposes only. Actual legal advice can only be provided after consultation by an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Answering this question does not create an attorney-client relationship or otherwise require further consultation.
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Sarah Cross ·
You need to make a decision now for how you want your name to be on all of your paperwork for the future. So, if you want to use First + Father's last name with no middle, then that is how you should request the name be shown on all of your documents (DL, SSN, Bank Statements, GC, etc.) When you are asked previous names used, then you should also write down the name on your birth certificate.
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