44-1460.01. Issuance of certificate; restrictions
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A. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this article the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of registration. The certificate shall show the name and business address of the applicant, the name, title or designation registered, the date of first use claimed, the date of registration and the term of registration.
B. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name, title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from any other name previously filed and on record with the secretary of state.
C. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name, title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from an existing corporate name or a corporate name reserved pursuant to title 10, chapters 4, 19 and 24 through 40.