Wisconsin Affidavit of Name Change
Understanding this form
The Affidavit of Name Change is a legal document used by a limited liability company (LLC) to officially declare a change in its name. This affidavit serves to identify the LLC whose name has been altered and is necessary for updating public records. Unlike other forms related to name changes, this affidavit specifically verifies ownership of property and the new name of the LLC, ensuring all records align with the current legal identity of the entity.
Main sections of this form
- Document number for official identification
- Name and return address section
- County and state declaration
- Statement of ownership regarding property
- Date of amendment filing with the Department of Financial Institutions
- Signatures of authorized persons
When to use this form
This form is used when a limited liability company changes its name and needs to ensure that its legal identity is reflected in property records. You should complete and file the Affidavit of Name Change after you officially amend your company's name with the state but before any transactions involving property ownership or formal business dealings that reference the old name.
Who can use this document
This affidavit is intended for:
- Limited liability companies (LLCs) that have legally changed their name
- Property owners wishing to update records following a name change
- Business owners ensuring compliance with state requirements
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the limited liability company and its former name.
- Provide the name and return address of the company.
- Specify the county and state where the affidavit is being filed.
- Detail the ownership of the property referenced in Exhibit "A."
- Record the effective date of the name change and the new name.
- Ensure authorized personnel sign and date the affidavit for validation.
Does this document require notarization?
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. However, having it notarized can enhance its legitimacy when filed with the county.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to include the new company name correctly.
- Omitting signatures from authorized persons.
- Not providing the complete address or insufficient property description.
Advantages of online completion
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FAQ
If you need to change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us proof of your legal name change. Documents Social Security may accept to prove a legal name change include:Certificate of Naturalization showing the new name; or. Court order approving the name change.
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
Documentary evidence of a change of name can be in a number of forms, such as a marriage certificate, decree absolute, civil partnership certificate, statutory declaration or deed of change of name.
A: You will have to ask the court for special permission to get the name change without letting the other parent know. To do this, the judge will ask you to look for the other parent, and you have to look as hard as possible, asking friends and family and looking up public records.
Get Your Marriage License and Certified Copies. Update Your Social Security Card. Get a New Driver's License. Get a New Passport and Travel Documents. Change the Name on Your Bank Accounts. Change the Name on Your Credit Cards.
Social Security: Now that you have your marriage certificate, you can easily make your social security name change official. You can update your name at no cost at your local Social Security Administration office, which you can find at ssa.gov or by calling 1.800. 772.1213.
Name changes for a minor under the age of fourteen (14) years old can be petitioned by one (1) or both parents, a sole adoptive parent, or a legal guardian/custodian. The procedure for this type of petition differs from that of an adult or minor over the age of fourteen (14).
ID Proof : Pan card or Passport or Driving Licence or Aadhar Card or Voters Id. Address proof : Ration Card or Aadhar Card or Electricity Bill. Photo : One Passport Size Photo. Application Form : Duly Signed Application Form with all details & reason for Name change.
If you were born in the state of Wisconsin, the cashier will forward the Vital Statistics Form to the State Registrar to change the name on your birth certificate, and this will cost you approximately $30 (and is required if born in this state).
