Using initials only could lead to your nomination paper being rejected.
Do not use prefixes such as Mr, Mrs, Dr or Cllr as part of your name.
The same applies to suffixes. However, if you have a title, you can use this as your full name. For example, if your actual name is Joseph Smith but your hereditary title is Joseph Avon, you can use the name Joseph Avon as your full name.
If you want the word ‘Independent’ to appear on the ballot paper underneath your name, you need to state this on the nomination form. No other descriptions are allowed for candidates who are not standing on behalf of a registered political party.
Alternatively, you may choose not to have a description at all by leaving this part of the form blank. You do not have to use a description. If you choose not to use a description, you can leave the description field of the nomination form blank.
You can obtain all of the relevant nomination papers from the GLRO. Contact details can be found here.