East Windsor, CT · Hartford County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate records a property owner’s name change in the land records and is filed by someone whose name on property records has changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, or another reason.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The certificate identifies the former and changed names and the property’s land-records location, then states that the signer gives it for recording. It is intended for a property owner whose name has changed and who needs to place that change in the East Windsor land records. The form cites Section 47-12 of the Connecticut General Statutes and includes an oath and acknowledgment before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner whose name has changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, or another reason and who wants the change recorded in the East Windsor land records may use this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat with an oath and an acknowledgment; the property owner signing the certificate must appear before the notary and swear to its truth.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the East Windsor website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the former and changed names, property land-records volume and page, reason for the change, and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign when directed so the notary can administer the oath and complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the East Windsor town clerk for recording in the land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Windsor. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize this certificate online?
- Complete the certificate, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. The notary administers the oath and completes the form’s jurat and acknowledgment.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certificate says the signer personally appeared, swore to the truth of the statement, and acknowledged the certificate as a free act and deed.
- Can this certificate be notarized remotely?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut also recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts under Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether a remotely notarized certificate will be accepted for filing.
- What information does the certificate include?
- It asks for the property owner’s former and changed names, the land-records volume and page, the reason for the name change, and the date and signatures.
Other forms in East Windsor
Certificate of Change of Name in other Hartford County cities
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