Simsbury, CT · Hartford County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate records a property owner’s changed name in Simsbury land records and is filed by someone whose name on property records changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, or another listed 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 states that a property owner’s name has changed and provides a sworn statement for recording in Simsbury land records. The form says it may be used when the name changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, or another reason, and that it is given for record in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes § 47-12. It includes spaces for the signer, witnesses, property location, and notary.
Who needs it
A person whose name changed and who owns property listed in Simsbury land records may use this certificate to record the change.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat: the signer personally appears before the notary, swears to the statement’s truth, and acknowledges it as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the Simsbury town website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the name-change details, date, witnesses, and property location.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and sign the certificate as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized certificate for recording in Simsbury land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Simsbury. 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 record a name change for property in Simsbury?
- Complete the certificate, sign it before a notary, and submit it for recording in Simsbury land records. Contact the town clerk about filing details.
- Do I need to sign this certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the signer to appear before a notary, swear that the statement is true, and acknowledge it as their free act and deed.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut law also recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside the state. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the notarized certificate meets its recording requirements.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- The form has spaces for the signer’s name, the former and changed names, the reason for the change, the date, witnesses, the property location, and the notary’s information.