Hardwick, VT · Caledonia County
Certificate of Name Change
This certificate lets a Hardwick resident affirm a legal name change connected to property recorded under a former name and submit the document to the Town of Hardwick.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hardwick · Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vermont
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- hardwickvt.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 affirm your legal name, former name, and interest in property listed under that former name. Include the property location, parcel ID, and the land-records book and page information. The form says to sign it, have it witnessed and notarized, and submit the completed certificate with the $15 recording fee to the Town of Hardwick.
Who needs it
A Hardwick resident with an interest in property listed in the Town of Hardwick Land Records under a former name may need this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily; the signer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Name Change from the Town of Hardwick.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter your current and former names, property location, parcel ID, and land-records book and page details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town of Hardwick will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certificate during the online notary session and arrange for the required witness.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed certificate with the $15 recording fee to the Town of Hardwick.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hardwick. 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 submit the completed Certificate of Name Change?
- Sign the form, have it witnessed and notarized, then submit it with the $15 recording fee to the Town of Hardwick at the mailing address or office listed on the form.
- Do I need a witness and a notary for this certificate?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed, witnessed, and notarized. Its acknowledgment block also calls for the signer to appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Vermont permits remote notarization by its notaries who hold an OPR Special Endorsement, and recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. Check acceptance with the Town of Hardwick if unsure.
- Where do I send the certificate and recording fee?
- The form directs you to submit the completed certificate and $15 recording fee to the Town of Hardwick. It lists the town mailing address and the Memorial Building office location.