Affidavit of Company Name Change
About this form
The Affidavit of Company Name Change is a legal document that verifies a company's change of name. It serves as a sworn statement outlining the facts behind the name change, distinguishing it from other forms that may simply record name changes without formal affirmation. This affidavit is essential for ensuring that the name change is documented properly and recognized by legal and financial institutions.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the affiant, including their title and company name.
- Declaration of the previous company name and the nature of the name change.
- Reference to an official state Certificate verifying the name change.
- Signature and date of the notary who acknowledges the affidavit.
- Exhibit A and Exhibit B attachments for additional details and verification.
When this form is needed
This form is used when a company has legally changed its name and needs to provide evidence of this change for administrative purposes, legal compliance, or to update contracts and agreements. It is particularly useful when a business operates under a new name after a merger or consolidation.
Who needs this form
- Business owners who have recently changed their company's name.
- Companies undergoing a merger or consolidation.
- Legal representatives or officers of the company executing the affidavit.
- Individuals needing to update legal documents or contracts reflecting the new company name.
Completing this form step by step
- Begin by entering the state and county where the affidavit is being executed.
- Fill in your name and your title within the company.
- Provide the name of your company, its former name, and the reasons for the name change.
- Attach the Certificate issued by the Secretary of State verifying the name change as Exhibit B.
- Sign the affidavit before a notary public who will acknowledge your signature.
Does this document require notarization?
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include all relevant details about the previous and new company names.
- Not attaching the required Certificate from the Secretary of State.
- Omitting the notary's signature and seal, which is necessary for validity.
- Incorrectly completing the acknowledgment section by not providing an official date and signatures.
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The Affidavit of Company Name Change is a sworn document that formally verifies a business’s name change. It sets forth the facts behind the change and serves as official evidence that the new name is recognized by legal and financial institutions. It is used when a company has legally changed its name and needs documented proof for administrative tasks, contracts, and compliance, especially after mergers or consolidations.
Yes. For a company name change, an affidavit provides sworn evidence of the old name, the new name, and the change’s nature. The Affidavit of Company Name Change includes identification of the affiant, references to an official state Certificate verifying the change, a notary acknowledgment, and Exhibits A and B attachments for additional verification.
The form includes five key parts: identification of the affiant with their title and company name; a declaration of the previous company name and the nature of the name change; reference to an official state Certificate verifying the name change; the affiant’s signature and the notary’s acknowledgment with date; and Exhibit A and Exhibit B attachments for extra details.
The affiant—typically a company officer or authorized representative—signs the Affidavit of Company Name Change. The document must be dated and signed before a notary, who then acknowledges the signature. Exhibits A and B may be attached as needed for further verification.
This form is used whenever a company legally changes its name and needs solid evidence for administrative tasks, legal compliance, or updating contracts and agreements. It is especially useful after mergers or consolidations, ensuring the new corporate name and related records are recognized by banks, vendors, and regulatory entities.
This affidavit is tailored for corporate name changes. It requires identification of the affiant’s title and company name, references an official state certificate verifying the change, and includes Exhibits A and B for extra verification, along with a notary acknowledgment. A general name-change affidavit for individuals typically lacks those corporate details and attachments.
