The Michigan Application of Name Standard (Men) is a set of rules and regulations established by the State of Michigan to standardize the way in which names are recorded and used within Michigan government and business systems. This includes rules for creating and formatting names, as well as rules for using names in various applications. The Men are designed to ensure accuracy and uniformity in the use of names across all Michigan government and business transactions. The Men consist of three different types of standards: 1. Name Format Standards: These standards provide guidance on how to format names properly. This includes rules for capitalization, hyphenation, and the use of middle initials or names. 2. Name Collection Standards: These standards provide guidance on how to collect names for use in applications. This includes rules for capturing full and legal names, as well as alternative names. 3. Name Use Standards: These standards provide guidance on how to use names in various applications. This includes rules for using names in forms, databases, and other applications. The Men are intended to ensure accuracy and uniformity in the use of names across all Michigan government and business transactions. By following the Men, businesses and government organizations can better ensure that names are recorded and used correctly.