Apply by mail:

1. To Change the Name of a Non-Governmental Organization, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Government link
2. The applicant has to write a written request letter.
3. Give complete details in the request letter.
4. Also, upload the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
6. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. There is no fee for changingthe Name of a Non-Governmental Organization.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once all types of process get completed successfully, the applicant will get the change of name permit through the mail.
11. This entire process takes up to 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply online

1. To Change the Name of a Non-Governmental Organization, the applicant has to make an application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the “CRA sign in”
3. Enter the user ID and password and click the “Sign-in” button.
4. Scroll down to the menu for the charity’s RR account.
5. And the applicant has to select the Select “Update registered charity or RCAAA information”.
6. Followed by selecting “Change organization’s legal name” from the dropdown menu.
7. Provide a detailed description of the request in the text box.
8. The applicant must upload the amended governing document, and also check the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. There is no fee for changing the Name of a Non-Governmental Organization.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once all types of process get completed successfully, the applicant will get the change of name permit through the mail.
13. This entire process takes up to 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by fax

1. To Change the Name of a Non-Governmental Organization, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Government link
2. The applicant has to write a written request letter.
3. Give complete details in the request letter.
4. Also, upload the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office by fax at 613-954-8037.
6. There is no fee for changingthe Name of a Non-Governmental Organization.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
9. Once all types of process get completed successfully, the applicant will get the change of name permit through the mail.
10. This entire process takes up to 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Request letter
• Charities established by a trust document
• A copy of the amended incorporation documents

Canada Government
Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5
Fax: 613-954-8037
Offices in Canada offices
Offices Outside Canada Link
Contact Link
Regional Office link

• Any NGO person who intends to Change the Name of a Non-Governmental Organization is eligible to make this application.

• There is no fee for changingthe Name of a Non-Governmental Organization.

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• This entire process takes up to 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• NGO details
• Change of name
• Contact details
• Email Id
• NGO fax
• Date
• Signature

• A registered charity that changes its name must provide documentation to the Charities Directorate showing that its name has been legally changed.

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