If you need to provide updated proof of ownership documents to receive approval for your bond, email one or more of the documents listed above to customercare@suretybonds.com or directly to your account representative. 

If you need to update ownership for an existing active bond, please review our How do I add or remove an owner from my existing bond? article. 

You can use a variety of acceptable documents to prove a business ownership change, including:

Ownership Certificates

  • Articles of Incorporation or Amendment
  • Statement of Information
  • Schedule K-1 and Form 1065
  • Tax records
  • Notice of ownership change
  • Resolutions, minutes, or other official records

Ownership certificates

Businesses issue certificates to shareholders, members or partners to show proof of ownership. Acceptable types of certificates vary based on the business structure:

  • Corporations: Corporate-issued stock certificates
  • LLCs: Membership certificates
  • LPs and LLPs: Partnership certificates.
  • Articles of Incorporation or Amendment 

These can be filed with the state's business registration agency to notify of changes to membership.

Statement of Information

This can be filed with the state's business registration agency to notify of changes to membership.

Notice of ownership change

This can be provided as part of annual reporting requirements.

Schedule K-1 and Form 1065

These tax forms can be filed to show details of the ownership transfer or partnership termination.

Tax records

This documentation includes copies of tax records that indicate ownership.

How to Update Your Business Ownership With the State

To update your information official ownership records, you can submit a request to the Secretary of State. You will need to file your amended Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Amendment along with any other documents to reflect the updated ownership.