Can you use your middle name as your first name legally?
In day-to-day life, you can use your middle name instead of your first name if that’s what you prefer. However, to use only your middle name on legal documents, a court has to officially grant a change of name. File a petition for a name change with the clerk of the court in your county.
Do you have to use your full business name?
Under California laws, there is no need for a business owner to register a DBA or a fictitious business name so long as the business’ name includes your last name. There is no requirement that a business name include the owner’s first name for the business name not to be a DBA.
Can I use my personal name for business?
Using your own name for your business means that your clients and customers know exactly who they’ll be working with — and they’ll also have an easier time doing some research into your background and qualifications.
How do I protect my business name?
Trademark. A trademark can protect the name of your business, goods, and services at a national level. Trademarks prevent others in the same (or similar) industry in the United States from using your trademarked names.
Should I put my middle name in my email?
Good Practices: When job searching use an email address that includes your full name, first name / last name, initials, or a minor variation. If you have a common name or are finding it challenging to create a new email address, try adding a middle name, middle initial or random number.
Should I use my middle name in my email?
So if you’re looking for a way to differentiate yourself, consider using your middle name or initial in your email address and resume. For example, instead of going by John Smith at [email protected], you could try John K. L. Smith at [email protected]. Your name or company brand is ideal.
Can I use my middle name as my business name?
If you own your own company you can name it whatever you would like as long as it isn’t already registered by someone else.
Can my LLC just be my name?
You can use your personal name when forming an LLC, provided that another local business has not taken the name and as long as your business name ends with “LLC.” You can then leverage the business name, your personal name, to brand yourself.