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I've noticed on our MLS-derived membership list that some members have their surnames in both the surname column and the first and middle name column. I tried to amend this discrepancy so that the surnames don't appear in the first and middle name column, but I couldn't figure-out how to do so. Is there anyway to amend this discrepancy?

MLS or LUWS? Either way I'm guessing it's an error in the preferred name.

I know with LUWS, it only wants the preferred given name - you can't enter a preferred last name. But some people, out of force of habit, put in their full name as the preferred and end up with double last names.

RussellHltn wrote:I know with LUWS, it only wants the preferred given name - you can't enter a preferred last name.

Which is unfortunate for kids with a different last name as their father, as there is no place it can be entered correctly.

Mac wrote:I've noticed on our MLS-derived membership list that some members have their surnames in both the surname column and the first and middle name column. I tried to amend this discrepancy so that the surnames don't appear in the first and middle name column, but I couldn't figure-out how to do so. Is there anyway to amend this discrepancy?

I have had the same issue in our Stake units--it shows up in the Membership Validation Report as "spouse/father/mother does not have surname/given name". The individual's full name is found in only one field, not separated out. I have not yet found a solution. I think that the only way might be to call MLS Support and have them rectify the names.