Iowa Secretary of State - Business Services · Iowa state form
Affidavit of Unauthorized Use 7-26
Use this affidavit to report business information filed without authorization, such as information identifying you as a registered agent or listing your address.
- What this form is
- The Affidavit of Unauthorized Use asks for the business entity’s full legal name and business number, the information used without authorization, and the affiant’s contact details. The affiant must affirm that neither they nor their agent authorized the specified filing or information. Complete all required fields, and do not sign the affidavit until the notary instructs you to. The affidavit must be properly notarized to be accepted.
- Who needs it
- A person or business whose information was used without authorization in a filing identifying them as a registered agent or listing their address or email.
- Why it needs a notary
- Your signature must be notarized. Do not sign until the notary tells you to; you can do this online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit the completed affidavit to the Secretary of State, Business Services Division, at the address listed on the form. The form also lists a fax number.
Questions
What information does the affidavit request?
It requests the business entity’s full legal name and business number, the specific information used without authorization, and the affiant’s name, mailing address, signature, and contact details.
Does the affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The form says the affidavit must be properly notarized to be accepted. Do not sign the signature line until the notary tells you to; online notarization with a commissioned online notary is an option.
Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
The form lists the Secretary of State, Business Services Division, at the Lucas Building, 1st Floor, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. It also provides a fax number.