How to Fill Out NAIC UCAA Corporate Amendments (w/Examples) + FAQs

The NAIC Uniform Certificate of Authority Application (UCAA) Corporate Amendments Application is the standardized filing an already-licensed insurance company uses to change its existing Certificate of Authority. An insurer files it with the state insurance department when it needs to add or drop lines of business, change its name, move its home office, redomesticate, merge, change control, amend its articles or bylaws, withdraw, dissolve, or update its consent to service of process.

Getting this filing right matters because the wrong change type cannot be added after you submit, and a missing form can cost you weeks of review time. Each Uniform State aims to process a Corporate Amendments Application within 60 calendar days, but applications that need substantial follow-up often run longer, and the first two weeks alone are spent just deciding if your packet is complete.

In this guide, you will learn:

• 📋 What the Corporate Amendments Application is and which insurer must file it
• 🗂️ Every document and ID number to gather before you open Form 2C
• ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of all twelve change types on the form
• 👤 Three full filled-out examples using named companies and real fact patterns
• ⚠️ The mistakes that get applications rejected and how to dodge each one

What the Form Is and Who Must File It

The Corporate Amendments Application is one of the three UCAA application types, alongside the Primary Application and the Expansion Application. The Primary Application is for newly formed insurers seeking a first license, and the Expansion Application is for licensed insurers entering a new state. The Corporate Amendments Application is different: it is only for an insurer that already holds a Certificate of Authority and now needs to change something on that certificate. The form carries a revision date of 03/26/18 on the current Form 1C Checklist, so confirm you are using that version before you start.

You must file this application if you are an admitted insurer and a corporate event changes the information on file with a state. There are two flavors. A Domestic Corporate Amendment is filed in your home state, where you are incorporated. A Foreign Corporate Amendment is filed in any other state where you hold a license. The domestic version and the foreign version share the same forms, but several change types, such as redomestication and merger, work differently depending on whether you are domestic or foreign.

The application receives the filing because state insurance commissioners must keep an accurate, current record of every licensed insurer’s structure, name, lines, and home office. The legal hook is each state’s insurance code, which requires prior approval before an insurer alters its Certificate of Authority. The penalty for skipping the filing is real: an insurer that writes a line it is not authorized for, or operates under an unapproved name, can face market conduct findings, fines, and even suspension of its certificate. The NAIC coordinates the uniform process, but the actual approval power rests with the individual state regulator.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Gathering everything first is the single best way to avoid the two-week deficiency hold that stops most applications. The electronic portal will not let you submit until each required item is attached, so a missing document does not just slow you down, it blocks you. Pull these items together before you open the form.

• Your NAIC company number and FEIN. Both appear at the top of every UCAA form, and the state cross-references them against your annual statement, so a wrong digit can misroute the entire filing.
• Your original Certificate of Authority. Most change types require the original certificate or a Form 15 Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority; without it, the state cannot reissue an amended certificate.
• Current Articles of Incorporation. You need to cite the page and section that supports your change, and if the articles themselves changed, you file the amended version.
• Current Bylaws. Same rule applies; cite the location of the relevant language and file the amended bylaws only if they changed.
• A completed Form 3 Lines of Business matrix. This is required for any add or delete of lines and must list every line you are licensed for, currently writing, and now requesting.
• NAIC Biographical Affidavits (Form 11) for officers and directors. These are required for merger and change-of-control filings, must be signed and notarized within six months, and must be third-party certified.
• A completed Form 12 Uniform Consent to Service of Process. Required for name change, home office address change, redomestication, merger, and several other types; without it the state has no legal agent to serve.
• Your domiciliary state approval. For foreign filings, many change types require proof that your home state already approved the change before another state will act.
• The correct filing fee and a copy of your check. Fees are set per state and listed on the Filing Fees chart, and the portal needs a copy of the check while the original goes to the state by mail.
• Form 6 Certificate of Compliance and Form 7 Certificate of Deposit, where applicable. Both are completed by your state of domicile and are time-sensitive, so order them close to your filing date.

If any single item is missing, the state can return the application as not accepted for filing, and you start the clock over. Order the time-sensitive documents, the Form 6, Form 7, and Form 11, last so they do not go stale before you submit.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

All Corporate Amendments forms live in one place: the UCAA Resources page under the Corporate Amendment Forms heading. There you will find Form 1C (Checklist), Form 2C (Application), Form 3 (Lines of Insurance), Form 6 (Certificate of Compliance), Form 7 (Certificate of Deposit), Form 8C (Questionnaire), Form 11 (Biographical Affidavit), Form 12 (Consent to Service of Process), Form 13 (Pro Forma), and Form 15 (Affidavit of Lost Certificate). Download the current versions each time, because the NAIC updates forms and an outdated form can trigger a deficiency.

There are two ways to file. The first is the electronic UCAA portal, which is the standard channel and the one most states prefer. In the portal you select your change type, and the system then shows only the forms that change type needs, builds your Form 1C Checklist automatically, and blocks submission until every required field is complete. The second is a hard-copy filing, where you print the completed forms from the View/Print/Download link, attach the Form 1C Checklist to the top, and mail the packet to the state.

To use the portal, you first request a login ID and role through the NAIC, a process explained in the Corporate Amendment User Guide. Read the instructions before you start an electronic filing, because the change type you pick controls which forms appear, and you cannot add a second change type to the same filing after you begin. If you need two unrelated changes, you can file them together only by selecting both types at the start. The portal is also where you upload supporting documents and where the state posts your status date, which serves as your official filing date.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the UCAA Corporate Amendments Application Line by Line

The heart of the form is Form 2C, which is organized into twelve change-type sections (I through XII). You complete only the sections that match your changes. Below is each section, the forms it triggers, and how to fill it out. Mark every change that applies on the application, then attach the items each marked change requires.

Header: Company Name, NAIC No., and FEIN

Every page of Form 1C and Form 2C asks for your Applicant Company Name, NAIC No., and FEIN at the top. In plain English, this is simply who you are. To answer it, write your exact licensed legal name, your five-digit NAIC company code, and your nine-digit Federal Employer Identification Number. For example, Evergreen Mutual Insurance Company writes its name, NAIC No. 12345, and FEIN 81-2233445 in the header boxes.

A common nuance is a company that recently changed its name: use the name currently on file with the state, not the new name you are applying for, unless the form section is the name-change request itself. The most common mistake here is transposing a digit in the NAIC number, which causes the state to pull the wrong company’s annual statement and stall the review. A frequent misconception is that the FEIN is optional; it is not, because the state and the NAIC use it to match your financial filings to this application.

Section I: Adding and/or Deleting Lines of Business

This section asks which insurance lines you want to add to, or remove from, your Certificate of Authority. To answer it, complete Item 1 of Form 2C, attach a completed Form 3 Lines of Insurance matrix listing every line you hold, are writing, and now request, and include your original Certificate of Authority or a Form 15. You must already be authorized for the requested line in your domiciliary state before any other state will add it. For example, Evergreen Mutual checks the boxes on Form 3 to add Homeowners Multiple Peril and marks its existing Fire and Allied Lines authority.

This section also pulls in Item 5 (Minimum Capital and Surplus), Item 6 (Statutory Deposit, Form 7), Item 7 (Plan of Operation), Item 8 (Statutory Memberships), and Item 9 (Certificate of Compliance, Form 6). A nuance: to delete lines, you complete Form 8C Section II, questions 22 through 25, explaining why and stating how many policyholders by line will be non-renewed. A common mistake is requesting a line your home state has not yet authorized, which forces an automatic denial. A widespread misconception is that adding a line is a formality; in reality, the state runs a full financial review of your surplus and pro forma before it approves.

Section II: Name Change

This section asks for your new corporate name and proof you may use it. To answer it, complete Item 1 of Form 2C, attach the original Certificate of Authority or Form 15, the Articles of Incorporation citing where the new name appears, a Form 12 Consent to Service of Process, and evidence of name approval. For example, Summit Casualty Corp. applies to become Summit Specialty Insurance Company and cites Article I, page 1, of its amended articles.

For a foreign filer, you must also attach your domiciliary state’s approval of the name change, and you must email the NAIC at the address in the instructions once your home state approves, before you prepare the electronic application. A nuance is that each state has its own name-approval process, listed on the Name Approval chart, so a name cleared in one state is not automatically cleared in another. The common mistake is submitting before the domiciliary approval is in hand, which voids the filing order. A misconception is that the new name takes effect on filing; it takes effect only when each state issues the amended certificate.

Section III: Redomestication of a Foreign Insurer

This section asks a foreign insurer that wants to move its state of domicile to begin that process. To answer it, you follow the separate Redomestication Instructions referenced on the form, because this change type does not apply to a domestic amendment. You attach the Form 7 Certificate of Deposit and the Form 12 Consent to Service of Process among other items. For example, Harbor Life Insurance Company, redomesticating from one state to another, files Section III in every state where it is licensed.

A nuance is that redomestication touches every state where you hold a license, not just the old and new home states, so plan a coordinated multi-state filing. The common mistake is treating redomestication like a simple address change; it is a full change of regulatory home and requires the new domiciliary regulator’s acceptance first. A misconception is that your existing certificates lapse during the move; they remain in force, but each state must record the new domicile to keep your licenses valid.

Section IV: Change of Statutory Home Office Address

This section asks for your new statutory home office address. To answer it, complete Item 1 of Form 2C, attach the original Certificate of Authority or Form 15 if required, the Articles of Incorporation citing the address language, and a Form 12 Consent to Service of Process. Attach a completed Form 14 if your contact address changed because of this filing. For example, Evergreen Mutual enters its new home office at 400 Lakeview Drive, Suite 200 and cites Article II of its articles.

For foreign filers, attach the domiciliary state’s approval of the address change. A nuance is the difference between a statutory home office, which is your legal address of record, and a mailing or administrative office, which uses Form 14 instead. The common mistake is changing only the mailing address through Section IX when the statutory address actually moved, leaving the legal record wrong. A misconception is that a within-state move does not need filing; any change to the statutory home office of record must be reported.

Section V: Merger of Two or More Foreign Insurers

This section handles a merger involving foreign insurers. To answer it, you generally use the Form A process referenced on the form, and you attach NAIC Biographical Affidavits (Form 11) for the surviving company’s officers and directors, the Form 12, the Form 7, and your minimum capital and surplus explanation. For example, Summit Specialty Insurance Company survives a merger that absorbs Cedar Point Indemnity Co. and files Section V in each licensed state.

A nuance is that the Form 11 affidavits must be signed and notarized within six months of the application date and certified by an independent third party, or the state rejects them. The common mistake is submitting affidavits that are stale or self-certified, which stalls the review until corrected. A misconception is that only the surviving company’s leaders need affidavits; any individual with 10% or greater ownership of the company or its ultimate controlling entity may also need one.

Section VI: Proposed/Completed Change of Control of Foreign Insurers

This section handles a change of control, such as an acquisition. To answer it, you typically route through the Form A filing referenced on the form and attach Form 11 Biographical Affidavits, the Form 12 Consent to Service of Process, and the state-of-domicile approval. For example, when Riverstone Holdings acquires Harbor Life Insurance Company, the new controlling persons each file a Form 11.

A nuance is that “control” is presumed at 10% or more ownership, so even a minority stake can trigger affidavit and disclosure duties. The common mistake is filing the Corporate Amendment before the Form A change-of-control approval clears, which puts the filings out of order. A misconception is that a completed acquisition needs no filing; both proposed and completed changes of control must be reported through this section.

Section VII: Amended Articles of Incorporation

This section is for amended articles that are not already covered by another change type, such as a change in the number of shares or par value. To answer it, complete Item 1 of Form 2C, pay the fee, and indicate the page and section of the articles that reflect the change. For example, Summit Specialty cites Article IV, Section 2, to show its authorized shares rose from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000.

For foreign filers, attach the domiciliary state’s approval of the amended articles. A nuance is that if the articles change because of a name change or line change, you file under that specific section instead, not Section VII. The common mistake is filing routine corporate changes here when they belong in Section II or Section I, which scatters the review. A misconception is that minor article edits do not need filing; any change to your articles of record must be reported to keep the state’s file accurate.

Section VIII: Amended Bylaws

This section is for amended bylaws not tied to another change type. To answer it, complete Item 1 of Form 2C, pay the fee, and indicate the page and section of the bylaws that reflect the change. For example, Evergreen Mutual cites Article III, Section 4, to show it changed its board quorum rule.

For foreign filers, attach the domiciliary state’s approval of the amended bylaws. A nuance is that you only attach the bylaws if they actually changed; if the version on file is current, you simply state that the current bylaws are already on file. The common mistake is re-filing unchanged bylaws, which clutters the record and can confuse the reviewer. A misconception is that bylaw changes are internal and need no regulator review; insurers must report bylaw amendments to the states where they are licensed.

Section IX: Change of Address/Contact Notification

This section is a simple notification of a change to a mailing or contact address, not the statutory home office. To answer it, you provide the updated contact information, often through Form 14, without the full document package the other sections require. For example, Harbor Life updates its consumer complaints contact to a new email and phone number.

A nuance is the sharp line between this notification and Section IV: Section IX is for administrative contact details, while Section IV is for the legal statutory home office. The common mistake is using Section IX to move the statutory address, which leaves your legal record unchanged and out of compliance. A misconception is that contact updates can wait; the company is responsible for informing states of significant changes promptly, including changes in officers, directors, and contacts.

Section X: Statement of Withdrawal/Surrender of Certificate

This section surrenders your Certificate of Authority in a state where you no longer want to do business. To answer it, complete a Form 17 Statement of Withdrawal and submit any required documentation on reinsurance agreements, assumption agreements, outstanding liabilities, lawsuits, and pending regulatory actions. For example, Cedar Point Indemnity files Form 17 to surrender its certificate in a state where it has run off all policies.

A nuance is that the state will examine your outstanding obligations before it lets you withdraw, so unresolved claims or pending actions can hold up the surrender. The common mistake is assuming withdrawal is automatic; the state must confirm policyholders are protected first. A misconception is that withdrawal erases past liability; you remain responsible for claims arising from policies you wrote before withdrawal.

Section XI: Voluntary Dissolution

This section is for an insurer choosing to dissolve. To answer it, you submit the application form, the fee, and the documentation the state requires to confirm your obligations are satisfied. For example, Cedar Point Indemnity, after surrendering all certificates, files Section XI to dissolve entirely.

A nuance is that dissolution is the end-state after withdrawal and run-off, so the state will look for proof that all policyholder and creditor obligations are resolved. The common mistake is filing dissolution before liabilities are fully extinguished, which the regulator will reject. A misconception is that dissolution in your home state ends all duties; you must also withdraw properly from every foreign state where you held a license.

Section XII: Amended Uniform Consent to Service of Process

This section updates your Form 12 Uniform Consent to Service of Process. To answer it, complete and submit a new, fully executed Form 12 reflecting the current agent or address for legal service. For example, Summit Specialty files an amended Form 12 after its registered agent changes.

A nuance is that several other sections, including name change, home office change, and redomestication, already require a fresh Form 12, so you file Section XII on its own only when the consent is the sole change. The common mistake is submitting an unsigned or un-notarized Form 12, which the state will not accept because it is the legal basis for serving the company. A misconception is that the consent never needs updating; any change to your agent or service address requires an amended Form 12.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

Below are three named companies walking through the most common Corporate Amendments filings from start to finish. Each table shows what the company enters in the major sections.

Scenario 1: Evergreen Mutual Adds a Line of Business (Section I)

Evergreen Mutual Insurance Company, a property/casualty insurer, wants to add Homeowners Multiple Peril to its certificate in three states.

Form Section	What Evergreen Mutual Enters
Header (Name, NAIC No., FEIN)	Evergreen Mutual Insurance Company, NAIC 12345, FEIN 81-2233445
Change type selected	Section I — Adding Lines of Business
Form 3 Lines of Insurance	Adds Homeowners Multiple Peril; marks existing Fire and Allied Lines
Item 1 — Certificate of Authority	Attaches original Certificate of Authority (no Form 15 needed)
Item 5 — Minimum Capital and Surplus	States surplus of $45 million meets the state minimum for the line
Item 7 — Plan of Operation	Attaches Form 8C questionnaire, Form 13 P/C pro forma, and narrative
Item 9 — Certificate of Compliance	Domiciliary state completes Form 6 in the portal
Item 2 — Filing Fee	Uploads copy of check; mails original to each application state

Scenario 2: Summit Casualty Changes Its Name (Section II)

Summit Casualty Corp. is rebranding to Summit Specialty Insurance Company and must amend its name in every licensed state.

Form Section	What Summit Enters
Header (Name, NAIC No., FEIN)	Summit Casualty Corp., NAIC 54321, FEIN 47-9988776
Change type selected	Section II — Name Change
Item 1 — Application and certificate	Attaches original Certificate of Authority and Form 2C
Item 3 — Articles of Incorporation	Cites Article I, page 1, showing the new name
Item 5 — Service of Process	Attaches executed Form 12 with new name
Domiciliary approval (foreign)	Attaches home-state approval of name change
NAIC notification	Emails NAIC after domiciliary approval, before e-filing
Item 8 — Name Approval	Attaches evidence of name-approval request per state

Scenario 3: Harbor Life Redomesticates (Section III)

Harbor Life Insurance Company is moving its state of domicile and must file in every state where it holds a license.

Form Section	What Harbor Life Enters
Header (Name, NAIC No., FEIN)	Harbor Life Insurance Company, NAIC 67890, FEIN 36-1122334
Change type selected	Section III — Redomestication of a Foreign Insurer
Process followed	Follows separate Redomestication Instructions
Item — Service of Process	Attaches executed Form 12 reflecting new domicile
Item — Certificate of Deposit	New domiciliary state prepares Form 7
Domiciliary acceptance	Attaches new home-state acceptance of domicile
Item — Filing Fee	Uploads check copy; mails original to each state
Scope	Files in all states where currently licensed

How to File the Completed Form

The UCAA gives you two filing channels, and many states state a preference on their State-Specific Requirements listing, so check that first.

For an electronic filing, you submit through the UCAA portal at content.naic.org. The portal builds your Form 1C automatically and will not submit until every required item is attached. The filing fee, however, cannot be paid in the portal: you mail the original check directly to each application state, with a copy of the completed Checklist that references your electronic tracking number. Your proof of filing is the status date the state posts in the portal, which becomes your official filing date. Keep a copy of your submission confirmation and the tracking number.

For a hard-copy filing, you print the completed forms from the View/Print/Download link, attach the Form 1C Checklist to the top, and tab each cover sheet on the right with the matching Item number. You mail one copy of the Checklist, the completed application, and all supporting documents to the address on the Addresses and Contact Information chart. If an item is not included, attach a written explanation, such as “Item not applicable for the following reason.” Send by a trackable method and keep the delivery receipt as your proof of filing.

Filing fees are set by each state and listed on the Filing Fees – Corporate Amendments chart and matrix; because of retaliatory statutes, your actual fee may be higher than the chart amount, especially for foreign filers. Accepted payment is generally a company check made out to the payee named in the fee chart. Expect the state to confirm acceptance within about two weeks and to target a 60-day substantive review, though peak periods like year-end can extend it.

What Happens After You File

Once you submit, the state spends roughly two weeks deciding whether your packet is complete and acceptable for filing. If it is, the state assigns an official filing date, or in the portal, posts a status date, and gives you the name and contact details of the reviewer assigned to your application. If the packet is deficient in format, the state contacts you, and depending on the issue may give you two weeks to fix it; some states return deficient applications outright, and electronic filings that are not accepted are marked with a closed status date.

After acceptance, your application enters a financial and operational review with a 60-day goal. Based on the facts, the reviewing state may ask for more information, typically within 30 days of accepting the application. During this window you must promptly supply revised forms if anything material changes, such as new officers, a material asset move, a reinsurance change, or a regulatory action against you, because the regulator relies on current information to decide.

At the end of the review, the state does one of three things: it grants the amendment and issues an amended Certificate of Authority, it lets you withdraw the application, or it denies it. A denial comes with a written explanation of the reasons. If you want to re-file after a denial, the state requires a brand-new application and a new filing fee, so it pays to get the packet right the first time.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

• Selecting the wrong change type at the start; you cannot add a change type later and must re-file.
• Transposing a digit in your NAIC number; the state pulls the wrong company file and stalls the review.
• Requesting a line in another state before your home state authorizes it; this forces an automatic denial.
• Filing a name change before the domiciliary state approves it; the filing is out of order and rejected.
• Submitting Biographical Affidavits older than six months; the state will not accept stale Form 11s.
• Submitting self-certified affidavits; Form 11 must be certified by an independent third party.
• Forgetting the Form 12 Consent to Service of Process; the state has no legal agent to serve and holds the filing.
• Omitting the original Certificate of Authority or a Form 15; most change types cannot proceed without it.
• Paying the fee inside the portal; the original check must be mailed directly to each state.
• Re-filing unchanged articles or bylaws; this clutters the record and confuses the reviewer.
• Using Section IX to move the statutory home office; the legal address stays wrong and you fall out of compliance.
• Filing dissolution before liabilities are extinguished; the regulator rejects a premature Section XI.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Read the Corporate Amendment instructions and FAQs before you start, because the change type controls which forms appear.
• Complete Form 1C as your roadmap, since it ties every Item number to the documents you must attach.
• Order time-sensitive items like Form 6, Form 7, and Form 11 last so they do not go stale.
• Cite the exact page and section of articles or bylaws, because reviewers verify the language directly.
• Check each state’s State-Specific Requirements, since the “uniform” process still has state add-ons.
• Keep your tracking number and proof of filing, because that status date is your official filing date.

Don’t:

• Don’t assume one state’s name or line approval carries to another; each state decides separately.
• Don’t bundle unrelated changes without selecting every needed change type at the start.
• Don’t ignore a 30-day request for more information, since delay pushes you past the 60-day goal.
• Don’t forget to notify the NAIC by email once your domiciliary state approves a name change.
• Don’t submit unsigned or un-notarized forms; the state cannot accept them.
• Don’t let material changes during review go unreported, because that undermines the regulator’s decision.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Filing In-House	Filing With Outside Counsel or a Consultant
Lower cost, since you avoid professional fees	Higher cost, but spread across complex multi-state filings
Full control over timing and document flow	Less day-to-day control, but expert oversight of deadlines
Builds internal UCAA knowledge for future filings	Brings deep experience with state-specific quirks
Risk of missing a state add-on requirement	Lower risk of deficiencies that cause two-week holds
Slower when your team is new to the portal	Faster assembly for redomestications and mergers

Filing in-house works well for routine single-state changes like a bylaw amendment, because the cost savings are real and the filing is simple. Bringing in help pays off for redomestications, mergers, and change-of-control filings that span many states, because a missed Form 11 certification or a misordered domiciliary approval can cost far more in lost time than the professional fee. The deciding factor is usually the complexity and the number of states involved.

FAQs

Can I file more than one change in the same Corporate Amendments Application?

Yes. You can file multiple changes in one submission, but you must select every needed change type at the start, because change types cannot be added after you begin the application.

Do domestic and foreign insurers use the same forms?

Yes. Both use Form 1C and Form 2C, though several change types like redomestication, merger, and change of control work differently for foreign insurers and may require domiciliary approval.

Is there a deadline to file a Corporate Amendments Application?

No. You may submit a Corporate Amendments Application any time during the year, and the state begins its review as soon as it receives your filing.

Do I write my current name or my new name in the header boxes?

No new name in the header. Use your current licensed name in the header; the new name goes in the Section II name-change request and its supporting articles.

Do I attach my articles if they did not change?

No. If the articles on file in the application state have not changed, you simply state that the current articles are already on file rather than re-filing them.

Must my Biographical Affidavit (Form 11) be notarized within a certain time?

Yes. Form 11 must be originally signed and notarized within six months of the application date and certified by an independent third party.

Do I need a Form 12 if I am only changing my name?

Yes. A name change under Section II requires an original, fully executed Form 12 Uniform Consent to Service of Process reflecting the new name.

Can I pay the filing fee through the electronic portal?

No. For electronic filings you mail the original check directly to each application state and upload only a copy, with the Checklist referencing your tracking number.

Will the state always finish review in 60 days?

No. Sixty days is a goal, not a guarantee; applications needing substantial follow-up, or filed during peak periods like year-end, can take longer.

Do I use Section IV or Section IX to change my statutory home office?

Yes, Section IV. Section IV covers the legal statutory home office address, while Section IX covers administrative mailing and contact updates only.

If my application is denied, can I just fix it and resend?

No. After a denial you must submit a brand-new application and a new filing fee; you cannot simply amend the denied filing.

Do I need to notify the NAIC about a name change?

Yes. Once your domiciliary state approves the name change, you must email the NAIC at the address in the instructions before you prepare the electronic application.