I have always gone by my middle name now I use my maiden name as my middle. Do I have to have it legally changed?

Question

I have always gone by my middle name now I use my maiden name as my middle. Do I have to have it legally changed?

Answer

As long as you are not attempting to defraud creditors; or do not want to change legal documents (SS card or TDL etc), there is no requirement to legally change it.