RESTRICTED WORD LIST
Usage of certain words may be restricted for use in the name and/or purpose of an entity filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 7 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. It is necessary to obtain approval from certain agencies to before submitting documents to the Secretary of State for filing that contain those words, regardless if the word stands alone or if the word is "part" of a word. Documents received containing these restricted words will be rejected if they do not have the requisite approval.
The Secretary of State has compiled the following Restricted Word List for your convenience.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 702-486-4120
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 659.
| BANK | BANC | BANQUE | SAVINGS & LOAN |
| BANKER | BANCARD | BANQ | THRIFT |
| BANKING | BANCO | BANCOR | TRUSTEE |
| INTERBANKING | BANCORP |
| CREDIT UNION (NRS 678.880) |
| TRUST (NRS 669.095) |
DIVISION OF MORTGAGE LENDING 775-684-7060
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Commissioner of Mortgage Lending. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 645B & NRS Chapter 645E. Please see # 14 in the Q & A portion of the Division of Mortgage Lending’s web site at www.MLD.nv.gov.
| FINANCIAL | MORTGAGE |
| MORTGAGE BANKING (Both Financial & Mortgage Lending Approval) |
INSURANCE DIVISION 775-687-4270
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Commissioner of Insurance. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 679.
| ADJUSTER | INDEMNITY | REINSURANCE | UNDERWRITER |
| ANNUITY | INSURANCE | RISK RETENTION GROUP | UNDERWRITING |
| CASUALTY | LIFE & ACCIDENT | SURETY |
STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
775-688-1231 or 800-728-2632
The following words may not be used in the name of any entity without prior approval of the State Board of Engineers. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 625.
| ENGINEER | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER |
| ENGINEERED | LICENSED ENGINEER |
| ENGINEERING |
REAL ESTATE DIVISION 775-687-4280
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Real Estate Division. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 645.
| REALTOR |
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS OMBUDSMAN 702-486-4480
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Ombudsman. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS 116.31158.
| COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITY | COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| HOA | HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| MASTER ASSOCIATION | UNIT-OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTACY 775-786-0231
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the Nevada State Board of Accountancy. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 628.
| ACCOUNTANT | ACCOUNTANCY |
| ACCOUNTING | AUDITOR |
| AUDITING | CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNT |
| CPA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION 702-486-7330
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 396.
| COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY |
STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE 702-486-7300 or 775-688-2544
The following words may not be used in the name or purpose of any entity without prior approval of the State Board of Architecture. Pursuant to NRS 78.045 & NRS Chapter 623.
| ARCHITECT | ARCHITECTURAL |
| ARCHITECTURE | LICENSED ARCHITECT |
| REGISTERED ARCHITECT | LICENSED RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER |
| RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER |
| REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGN | REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER |
| REGISTERED RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER |
| Exception - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT or LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE |