Springc

When I married to my U.S. husband, I did not change my last name on my
marriage certificate. My AOS has been approved, I still keep my own
last name. Recently I went to Social Security Office and changed my
last name to my spouse's. In this case, do I need to go to the court
and change my last name too? I am going to apply for the U.S. citizen
soon, what last name should I use to avoid confusion?

Thanks.

Ranjini

This is my personal take on this. To avoid confusion? I would use the name I've been using all along with USCIS. Just my personal opinion, of course. It's the name that's on your permanent residents card, your tax returns etc. etc. According to you on everything except your social security?
Why would you need a court order to use your husband's last name??