This Tip Sheet addresses name changes and how to update your Certificate of Eligibility (“Certificate”) to reflect a name change.
How do I request an update to my Certificate to reflect a name change?
Certified Contractors should submit an Amendment Request through DCAMM Contractor Management System (DCMS) to request a name change. DCAMM has created a User Guide that will help you submit your request.
What documentation is required to be submitted with the request?
Applicants should attach a copy of the filed Secretary of State Corporations Division Legal Name Change Amendment plus an updated DUA Certificate of Good Standing indicating the new name. Applicants may also be requested to provide an updated Workers Comp Policy along with any updated business licenses required for certification (e.g. Electrical A1license, Plumbing Business license etc.) as applicable.
Can I wait until my next certification processing period to report the name change?
Certified Contractors should not hold off on updating their Certificates to reflect a name change until the next certification processing period. Amendment Requests to update the legal name on the current Certificate should be filed as soon as the name change takes effect. This will prevent bidding issues moving forward.
Is a name change the same as a change in corporate structure?
No. A change in corporate structure is not the same as a name change. Changes in corporate structure (e.g. convert from a corporation to an LLC) should be reported to the DCAMM Certification unit as soon as possible. The Certification staff will work with the contractor to determine and obtain the appropriate documentation. Changes in corporate structure will be further addressed in a future Tip Sheet.