Section 5543.1 - Company Name Change Without a Change in Business Entity(a) When a company changes its name without a change of business entity and the name now differs from the name shown on registration and titling documents, a clarification of name is required, as specified in subsections (b) or (c), as part of an application for registration.(b) One of the following documents is required, when the company is a corporation: (1) A copy of the Board of Directors Resolution authorizing the name change;(2) A copy of the minutes of the meeting that authorized the name change;(3) A statement on company letterhead, signed and dated by a corporate officer or authorized agent of the company, explaining that the name change did occur and that a change of business entity did not occur.(c) When an individual or a partnership owns the company:(1) A statement signed under penalty of perjury which contains the following information: (A) The unit identifying information and(B) A statement explaining that the name change did occur and that a change of business entity did not occur.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 5543.1
1. New section filed 12-31-97; operative 1-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 1). Note: Authority cited: Sections 18015 and 18075, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18080.1, 18085, 18100.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 12-31-97; operative 1-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 1).