Md. Code Regs. 33.01.06.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 33.01.06.04 - Alternative Names

A. Determination. For an alternative name to be permissible, the State Administrator or designee shall make a determination that the alternative name:

(1) Includes at least a first name or initial;

(2) Except as provided in §B of this regulation includes the candidate's given last name; and

(3) Does not include:

(a) A title, honorary title, or word that gives the impression of a title;

(b) A description of an activity, event, or experience;

(c) A reference to a business or commercial enterprise of the candidate; or

(d) An offensive or derogatory word or phrase.

B. Permissive Alternative Names. A candidate may file an alternative name using a last name other than the candidate's given last name if the candidate:

(1) Either:

(a) Is legally entitled to use a last name other than the candidate's given last name; or

(b) Was party to an absolute divorce and continues to use the given name prior to the divorce; and

(2) Files an affidavit in support of alternative name as required under Regulation .03 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 33.01.06.04

Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 2, 2010 (37:16 Md. R. 1059); adopted permanently effective October 18, 2010 (37:21 Md. R. 1439)