Firm name approval before cop????

CA. ROHIT JAIN (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT) (97 Points)

22 October 2012  

Friends,

I have qualified in May, 2012 and planning to open a partnership firm. I have received my membership no. but have not applied for the COP. Please tell me if I can apply for firm name approval and cop together? Is there any requirement that a person should already have COP before applying for firm name approval?????enlightened