Meriden, CT · New Haven County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate documents a property owner's change of name on Meriden land records and is completed by the owner whose current name differs from the name recorded for the property.
- 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 property, the name currently recorded in Meriden's land records, and the owner's current name. The owner checks the stated reason for the change, signs the certificate, and gives it for record. The form includes reasons such as marriage, divorce, merger, consolidation, or legal name change, and a notarial acknowledgment for the owner's signature.
Who needs it
A property owner may use this certificate when their name has changed and the property is recorded in Meriden land records under their previous name.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner named in the certificate must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the City of Meriden.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the owner and property details, previous and current names, and the reason for the change.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and acknowledge your signature when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the town clerk's instructions to give the completed certificate for record in Meriden land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Meriden. 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 complete the Certificate of Change of Name?
- Enter the current and previous names, property address, and reason for the change. Sign before a notary, then give the completed certificate for record.
- Do I need to sign this certificate before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment requiring the property owner to appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the certificate.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside the state. Ask the town clerk whether the notarized certificate meets filing requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form says to give the certificate for record in Meriden land records. Confirm the town clerk's submission instructions and any filing requirements before submitting.
- What if I am unsure which reason for the name change to select?
- The form lists marriage, divorce, merger, consolidation, and legal name change. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Certificate of Change of Name in other New Haven County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.