Rule 553-11-.01. Changes in Status Which Must Be Reported

1. (1) A licensee shall report the following changes to the Board:

   1. (a) A change in an individual's or qualifying agent's legal name.

      1. 1. A change in an individual's or qualifying agent's legal name must be submitted on the designated form established by the Board within 30 days of the change.
      2. 2. Notification must include copies of legal name change documents (e.g. divorce decree, marriage license, etc.)

   2. (b) A change in address or location.

      1. 1. A change in mailing address or physical location for the Individual or Qualifying Agent must be submitted on the designated form established by the Board within 30 days of the change.
      2. 2. A change in mailing address or physical location for the business organization must be submitted on the designated form established by the Board within 45 days of the change.

   3. (c) A change in the name or structure of the business organization.

      1. 1. A change in the name of the business organization must be submitted on the designated form established by the Board within 45 days of the change and must include a Certificate of Amendment from the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State's office.
      2. 2. A change in the structure of the business organization (e.g., ABC, Inc. to ABC, LLC) is not considered a name change and a new application will be required.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-41-5(a)(7), 43-41-9(d).

History. Original Rule entitled "Changes in Status Which Must Be Reported" adopted. F. Mar. 9, 2009; eff. Mar. 29, 2009.

Amended: F. Feb. 21, 2013; eff. Mar. 13, 2013.

Amended: F. July 12, 2019; eff. August 1, 2019.