1) Change of Ownership

In order for CNS to process a change of ownership for an existing CNS endorsed agent CNS must be formally notified in writing.

1. Read the CNS regulation on Changes of Ownership, Name, Location (pdf)
2. Fill out the Notice of Change Form (pdf)

Additional documents to be submitted:

• Notarized original current financial statement
• 3 months of bank statements prior to the date of the financial statement.

And, if applicable:

• Change in Name: certified copy of the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
• Merger: certificate of Merger reflecting the surviving company name and which companies were merged together and filed with the proper state authority. 

Fee:

• The fee of $800 must paid by check.

All this material and the check must be sent to  CNS mailing address.

2) Change of Name

In order to process a change of name, please follow these instructions:

1. Read the CNS regulation on Changes of Ownership, Name, Location (pdf)

And submit the following documents:

• Amendment to the articles of incorporation filed with the proper State Authority reflecting that the name of the company has changed.
• Copy of a bank statement reflecting the new name of the company, or a letter from your bank reflecting that they have been advised of the change of corporate name.

In the event that a trade name will be added, please submit:

• Copy of the registration for the fictitious business or assumed name filed with proper state authority
• Copy of a bank statement reflecting the new trade name; or, a letter from your bank stating that they are aware of the addition of the trade name.

Fees

• The Change of Name or additional Trade Name fee amounts to $250, to be paid by check. 

Please send all documents and the check to  CNS mailing address.

Questions?

For further questions or assistance, please contact CNS Accreditation at (786) 413-1002