Wethersfield, CT · Hartford County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate reports a change in the name of someone who owns property in Wethersfield and is submitted to the Wethersfield Town Clerk for recording.
- 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
Use this certificate to identify property owned in Wethersfield, including the land-record volume and page, and show the former and changed names and the reason for the change. The form is addressed to the Wethersfield Town Clerk and states that the certificate is given for record; the signer swears to its truth before a notary or another listed official. Contact the town clerk about filing requirements.
Who needs it
A person who owns property in Wethersfield under a name that has changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, merger, or another stated reason may use this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat: the person named in the certificate subscribes and swears to its truth before a notary public or another listed official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the Wethersfield town website.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the requested names, property record volume and page, reason for the name change, date, and witness details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign and swear to the certificate until you meet the notary by video.
- 5
Submit It to the Town
Submit the notarized certificate to the Wethersfield Town Clerk for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wethersfield. 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 get this certificate notarized online?
- Complete the certificate, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during your video appointment, and submit it to the Wethersfield Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the signer subscribed and swore to the truth of the certificate before a notary public or another listed official.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in Connecticut?
- Connecticut authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm filing acceptance with the town clerk.
- What should I enter for the property record details?
- The certificate asks for the land-record volume and page and the names before and after the change. Ask the Wethersfield Town Clerk for help locating record details; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Certificate of Change of Name in other Hartford County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.