(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a person that will carry on, conduct or transact business under the real and true name of the person may apply for registration of the real and true name with the Office of the Secretary of State.
(2) An application for registration of a real and true name shall be treated in the same manner as an application to register an assumed business name under this chapter. If a real and true name is registered under this chapter, all provisions of this chapter applicable to an assumed business name shall also apply to a real and true name.