For the purpose of this rule, "individual" means a human being, or a decedent in the case of a debtor that is such decedent's estate. This rule applies to the name of a debtor or a secured party on a UCC document who is an individual.

1. (1) Individual name fields. The names of individuals are stored in files that include only the names of individuals, and not the names of organizations. Separate data entry fields are established for first (given), middle (given), and last names (surnames or family names) of individuals. A filer should place the name of a debtor with a single name (e.g., "Cher") in the last name field. The filing officer assumes no responsibility for the accurate designation of the components of a name but will accurately enter the data in accordance with the filer's designations.
2. (2) Titles and prefixes before names. Titles and prefixes, such as "doctor," "reverend," "Mr.," and "Ms.," should not be entered in the UCC information management system. However, as provided in §95.407 of this title, when a UCC document is submitted with designated name fields, the data will be entered in the UCC information management system exactly as it appears.
3. (3) Titles and suffixes after names. Titles or indications of status such as "M.D." and "esquire" are not part of an individual's name and should not be provided by filers in UCC documents. Suffixes that indicate which individual is being named, such as "senior," "junior," "I," "II," and "III," are appropriate. In either case, as provided in §95.407 of this title, they will be entered into the information management system exactly as received.

4. (4) Truncation - individual names. Personal name fields in the UCC database are fixed in length. Although filers should continue to provide full names on their UCC documents, a name that exceeds the fixed length is entered as presented to the filing officer, up to the maximum length of the data entry field. The length of data entry name fields are as follows.

   1. (A) First name: 50 characters.
   2. (B) Middle name: 50 characters.
   3. (C) Last name: 50 characters.
   4. (D) Suffix: 6 characters.

Source Note:The provisions of this §95.302 adopted to be effective September 4, 2001, 26 TexReg 6654.