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Plain answers for applying, expiry, rejection, and verifying a published notice.

Application

How to apply

Enter your names and the reason for the change, upload the affidavit and any document that reason calls for, then submit. You receive an application reference for tracking.

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Publication

How long before my publication expires

A published notice stays in the gazette for 7 days. After that, enter the Publication ID to request republish.

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Review

What to do if my application was rejected

Read the rejection reason on your tracking page. Start a new application if the file cannot be repaired.

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Verification

How to verify a published notice

Enter the Publication ID on the verify page. A match shows the former name, new name, reason, and date.

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