How to Count Names for Indexing Purposes
Each person name counts as one name.
Example: John Q. and Cindy P. Public
Count = 2
Indexed as:
Public John Q
Public Cindy P
Each referenced alias (AKA also known as, NKA now known as)
counts as an additional name
Example: Robert M. Citizen also known as Bob Citizen
Count = 2
Indexed as:
Citizen Robert M
Citizen Bob
Each legal entity reference counts as an additional name
Example: John Q
Public representing the estate of
Count = 2
Indexed as:
Public John Q
Republic Robert E estate of
Each fictitious business name counts as an additional name
Example: John Q Public doing business as Allied Alliance
Count = 2
Indexed as:
Public John Q
Allied
Affidavits
Every name that appears on an affidavit will be counted every time it appears whether it is unique or not.