[EWH244]

We are a North Carolina 501c3 organization. We are contemplating a change in our title [name] as it appears on our charter. What steps must we take to accomplish a legal change of our name? Is this something we can do without the need to engage services of legal council?

Thank you for your help

[joypulv]

Just be sure when filing taxes to say 'formerly,' - you have a taxpayer ID. No lawyer needed.

But your state will have a form and maybe a $5 fee to submit the name change, and they may accept or deny it. Some states have a list of words that are not allowed in the name.

[AK lawyer]

Is it a non-profit corporation?

It appears that this is the form you need to file.

You should be able to file it here, or mail it in.