SECTION 514.1. Names on Certificate

(a) The certificate of a CPA shall be issued under the legal name of the applicant as it appears on the birth certificate, current passport or alien registration card or as changed by court order, marriage license, or divorce decree.

(b) The license of a CPA may be issued in the name of the licensee as it appears on the birth certificate or other appropriate legal document in accordance with §511.22 of this title (relating to Initial Filing of the Application of Intent) or as changed by court order, marriage license, or divorce decree.

(c) At the applicant's option, words or abbreviations such as "Jr." or "III" do not have to appear on the certificate, license, or the board's records even though such words or abbreviations are part of the applicant's legal name.

Source Note: The provisions of this §514.1 adopted to be effective June 11, 2008, 33 TexReg 4504; amended to be effective August 8, 2012, 37 TexReg 5779