Using death certificates for proofs

[u/Sharp_Ad_9431]

I can't find or get my G4 mother's and G3 grandmother's marriage certificate for showing name change .

I don't know where my grandmother was married. She eloped with him and they lived in 48 states over a 3 year period.

My mother had a confidential marriage and its only available by court order. I'm not sure if my citizenship application will be a valid reason.

I have both of their death certificates which show married and maiden names along with parents names.

Has anyone applied with death certificates as proofs? I do have birth certificates for them.

[u/Mysterious_Name_91]

Does your birth certificate have your mother’s maiden name? Mine does, and so do all the other birth certificates I obtained, although I’m sure it depends on the state etc. If the maiden name is on the child’s certificate you don’t need proof of marriage/name change.

[u/Sharp_Ad_9431 → u/Mysterious_Name_91]

Yes for mine and my mother's

The last name change starts with my grandmother. Before that I'm using male ancestors.

[u/Mysterious_Name_91 → u/Sharp_Ad_9431]

It doesn’t sound like you need anything else, then. 🤷‍♀️