Which of the following is true about name changes and the licensing board?

• A. The board must be notified of every name change
• B. The board does not require notification of name changes, but they must be aware of them
• C. Name changes are ignored by the board
• D. Name changes require a new license

Answer: (B)

Keeping your licensing records aligned with your actual identity is the key idea here. The board’s main goal is to have the correct name on the record so that your license, identity, and any verifications line up. They don’t require you to file a separate notice for every name change. Instead, they need to be aware of the change, which typically happens when you renew your license or provide supporting legal documentation so your record can be updated. A name change doesn’t mean you get a new license by itself; the board adjusts the existing record to reflect your new name. This avoids confusion in verification and licensing while not placing an extra notification burden on you.