Sharon, CT · Litchfield County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate documents a property owner’s name change for recording in Sharon’s land records, identifying the prior and new names, the property record reference, and the reason for the change.
- 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 connects a changed name to property recorded in the Town of Sharon land records, with fields for the volume, page, former name, new name, and reason for the change. A property owner signs the certificate and provides witness signatures; the acknowledgment section records the signer’s appearance before an authorized officer. The form says the certificate is given for recording, so use it when documenting a name change in connection with property records.
Who needs it
A person whose name has changed and who owns property recorded in Sharon’s land records may use this certificate to document the change for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, where the property owner named in the certificate personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the Town of Sharon’s document page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter your address, property record volume and page, former and new names, reason for the change, and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed certificate ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear for the acknowledgment and sign as directed during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Ask the Sharon town clerk how to submit the signed certificate for recording in the town land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sharon. 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 Sharon property records?
- Complete the certificate with the former and new names, property record details, and reason for the change. Sign before a notary, then contact the Sharon town clerk about submitting it for recording.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before an officer and acknowledged executing the certificate.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- What property information should I include?
- The form asks for the land-record volume and page, the name currently on record, the changed name, and the reason for the change, such as marriage, divorce, or adoption.
Certificate of Change of Name in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.