Prospect, CT · New Haven County
Certificate of Change of Name
This certificate records a person’s changed name for property listed in the land records, and is completed by the person whose name changed.
- 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 the signer owns property in the Prospect land records under a former name and that the name changed through marriage, divorce, adoption, or another reason. The signer swears to the statement and acknowledges the certificate for record; the form cites Connecticut General Statutes §47-12. It is intended for recording a name change connected to property records, with volume and page fields for the town clerk.
Who needs it
A property owner whose name changed and whose property appears in Prospect’s land records under the former name may use this certificate for recording.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an oath and acknowledgment before-me block; the person making the name-change statement signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Change of Name from the Town of Prospect.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the name, property town, former and changed names, reason for the change, and date. Leave the notarial section for the notary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, swear to the statement, and acknowledge the certificate as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send or deliver the notarized certificate to the Prospect town clerk for land-records submission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Prospect. 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 the Certificate of Change of Name?
- Complete the certificate, then sign and swear to its statement before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form to the Prospect town clerk for recording.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the signer personally appeared, swore to the truth of the statement, and acknowledged the certificate. Sign during the notarial appointment.
- Can I use an 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 qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I file the notarized certificate?
- The form is for recording in the land records and includes volume and page fields. Contact the Prospect town clerk about submission procedures and any recording requirements.
Other forms in Prospect
Certificate of Change of Name in other New Haven County cities
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