Regulation .04 Alternative Names.

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.

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.