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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Administration of societies - Other administration matters - Name of society

117: Change of name of society

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You can change the name of a society by making an application. You must make the application in the way set out by the regulations. The Registrar will update the society's name on the register and issue a new certificate when they get your application. You need to fill out the application properly for the Registrar to process it. The Registrar will then enter the new name on the register and give you a certificate. This certificate will show the society's new name. The rules for changing a society's name are similar to those in the 1993 legislation.

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Part 3Administration of societies
Other administration matters: Name of society

117Change of name of society

  1. An application to change the name of a society must be made by or on behalf of the society in the manner prescribed by the regulations.

  2. As soon as the Registrar receives a properly completed application, the Registrar must—

  3. enter the new name of the society on the register; and
    1. issue a certificate of incorporation for the society recording the change of name of the society.

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