ALMOSTBOB - you are right as well however I need to get my html to work as or with a PHP file or some flavor of that (not sure that is where I have my disconnect) then I am sure your REMOVE_ADDRESS code above will work.
This is a server configuration issue so, do it with .htaccess Put a file named .htaccess << (notice the period in front ) in the htdocs of your server (eg: public html) or where your source folder is. Input either rule below that you need or prefer.
This will change all .html files on your server so that they can execute php
AddType application/x-httpd-php .html
or if you just want php on your registration page :
<Files index-eng-register2.html>
AddType application/x-httpd-php .html
</Files>