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Chapter 1: General Registration Information
1.095 Name Statement Requirement (VC §1652)
The Name Statement section of a Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) form must be completed when an applicant’s printed name and signature are so different that it appears to be two different people. A name statement is not required for signatures containing less than the printed name.
Signature examples:
| If the Printed Name Is | And the Signature Is | Then a Name Statement Is |
|---|---|---|
| If the Printed Name IsJoseph Donald Smith | And the Signature Is• Joe D. Smith • Joseph Smith • J. Donald Smith • Another variation of the first and middle name(s) • Includes a suffix such as Jr. or Sr. | Then a Name Statement IsNot required. It is DMV’s policy to accept an individual’s usual signature. Only question an applicant if the signature does not resemble the printed name in any manner. |
| If the Printed Name IsJ.J. Doe Metal Co. | And the Signature IsJames Metal Co. | Then a Name Statement IsRequired. |
| If the Printed Name IsVirginia D. Smith | And the Signature IsDenise Smith | Then a Name Statement IsRequired. |