Instructions

Available documents

Select the appropriate document in the entity history that first listed the true name that needs to be changed.

True name availability search

Enter the entity's true name exactly as it appears in the state or jurisdiction where the entity was formed.  See entity names FAQ for more information.

Next, the system will ask if the true name has an appropriate designator. Confirm if the true name has the appropriate term or abbreviation. If you don’t already have an assumed name, and your true name doesn’t contain an appropriate designator, then you will need to enter an assumed entity name. Select Yes or No and click Continue.

ID number, assumed entity name, true name, and document number

These fields are all pre-filled with the entity information in the records of the Colorado Secretary of State. This information cannot be changed by filing this document except for the true name.

Change of true name of record

The new true name is populated from the name entered in the Name Availability Search screen. If incorrect, click the Back button to return to the Documents Available for Filing page.

Assumed entity name (if applicable)

The new assumed entity name is populated from the name entered in the Assumed Entity Name Availability Search screen. If incorrect, click the Back button to return to the Documents Available for Filing page.  See foreign entity FAQ for more information.

Additional information

Select “Yes” if additional information is permitted or required by law to be included in the document. After clicking on “Submit” at the bottom of the online form, the system will proceed to the Manage Attachments page. This will allow additional information to be attached as a plain text (.txt) or PDF (.pdf) document. Information regarding attachments

Delayed effective date (optional)

If you want the document to take effect immediately, leave “Yes” selected and the date field blank.

If you don’t want the document to become effective immediately, select “No” and enter the date and time (time is optional) that you want the document to become effective in the box. If only a date is entered into the box, then the document will become effective at 11:59 PM on that date. The effective date of filing can be delayed up to 90 days maximum. All filing dates and times are in Mountain Standard Time.  [1]

Email notification

Our office can send you email notifications about due dates and other events affecting this business record.

Notice

This section describes the legal authority for filing this document.  [2]

Individual causing delivery  [3]

Each individual causing the document to be filed is responsible for complying with the applicable statutes. Provide the last name and first name of at least one individual causing the document to be delivered for filing. Enter the individual’s mailing address, including the city, state and ZIP/postal code. If the address is outside of the United States, include the country and, if applicable, the province.

Example:

Smith, John
123 N. Main St., Apt 101
Denver, Colorado 80122

Additional individuals causing delivery

If more than one person is causing this document to be filed, mark “Yes” to include an attachment with the names and addresses of additional individuals causing the document to be filed. The attachment must provide the name of each additional individual, including their last name and first name. A middle name or initial and a suffix are optional. Also provide the mailing address, including the city, state and ZIP/postal code. Any address outside of the United States must include the country and, if applicable, the province.

Disclaimer

Instructions, and the related form, are not intended to provide legal, business, or tax advice, and are offered as a public service without representation or warranty. While the related form is believed to satisfy minimum legal requirements as of its revision date, compliance with applicable law, as the same may be amended from time to time, remains the responsibility of the user of this form. Questions should be addressed to the user’s attorney.

Submit

Selecting the Submit button will navigate to either the “Manage Attachments” page or the “You’re not done yet” page to review the information. If you select Submit and the next page does not display, first check for error messages at the top of the form. Your document won’t be filed until after payment.

Note

Review the form carefully; mistakes may have legal consequences. Our office cannot provide legal advice. Questions should be addressed to your legal, business, or tax advisor(s). Only provide information that is required or permitted to be included in the document. Information included in the document must be in English, and must state the name and address of at least one individual causing the document to be delivered for filing.

Statement of Change Changing the True Name filed pursuant to § 7-90-305.5 and § 7-90-804 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.).

[1] | 2-4-109 and 7-90-304, C.R.S.
[2] | 7-90-301.5, C.R.S.
[3] | 7-90-301.5, C.R.S.