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Name Change Process

How to request a name change on your IA account.

Reference: P&P Section 2.4

When Name Changes Are Needed​

SituationExample
MarriageTaking spouse's surname
DivorceReverting to maiden name
Legal name changeCourt-ordered change
CorrectionFixing spelling/typo errors
Gender transitionUpdated legal documents

General Rules​

RuleDetail
Requires approvalAll name changes must be approved
Documentation requiredLegal proof needed
One name per accountNo aliases or DBAs (use entity registration)
Must match IDName must match KYC documents

Name Change Process​

Step 1: Gather Documentation​

Change TypeRequired Documents
MarriageMarriage certificate
DivorceDivorce decree showing name change
Legal changeCourt order for name change
CorrectionCorrect ID document

Step 2: Submit Request​

Email to: compliance@corsairconnect.com

Subject: Name Change Request - [Your IA ID]

Include:

  • Current name on account
  • Requested new name
  • Reason for change
  • Attached documentation

Step 3: Update KYC​

You will need to:

  1. Submit new government ID with updated name
  2. Submit new proof of address (if address changed)
  3. Complete re-verification if requested

Step 4: Confirmation​

StageTimeline
Request acknowledgment2 business days
Document review5-10 business days
Name updatedUpon approval
Confirmation sentVia email

Required Documentation by Type​

Marriage Name Change​

DocumentRequired
Marriage certificateYes
Updated government IDYes
Updated proof of address (if applicable)If address changed

Divorce Name Change​

DocumentRequired
Divorce decreeYes
Updated government IDYes
Proof name change was part of decreeYes
DocumentRequired
Court order for name changeYes
Updated government IDYes
Publication proof (if required by jurisdiction)If applicable

Correction of Existing Name​

DocumentRequired
Correct government IDYes
Explanation of errorYes

What Changes With Your Name​

ItemUpdated
Account display nameYes
Commission statementsYes
Official correspondenceYes
Back Office profileYes
Tax documentsYes (going forward)

What Doesn't Change​

ItemStatus
IA ID numberRemains same
SponsorRemains same
DownlineRemains same
Commission historyLinked to account
RankRemains same

Special Situations​

Business Entity Name Changes​

If your IA position is held by a business entity:

Change TypeProcess
DBA changeSubmit new DBA filing
Entity name changeSubmit amended articles
Entity type changeUse entity conversion process

See Business Entity Registration for entity changes.

Name Change During Active Withdrawal​

SituationHandling
Withdrawal pendingComplete withdrawal first
Name change afterUpdate, then submit new withdrawal
Urgent changeContact compliance for guidance

Name Change with Pending Compliance Issues​

SituationHandling
Active investigationMay delay name change
Compliance holdResolve hold first
Name change to evadeProhibited and detectable

Fees​

Change TypeFee
Marriage/divorceNone
Legal name changeNone
CorrectionNone
Frequent changes (3+ per year)May incur review

Restrictions​

Name Changes NOT Permitted​

SituationStatus
To hide identityProhibited
To evade complianceProhibited
To someone else's nameProhibited
To a pseudonym/aliasProhibited

Waiting Periods​

SituationWait
Recent name change6 months before another
Multiple changesMay require explanation

After Name Change​

Update These Items​

ItemAction
Bank accountEnsure withdrawal account matches
Payment methodsUpdate if needed
Marketing materialsUpdate any personal materials
Business cardsReprint if used

Notify Your Team​

While not required, you may want to:

  • Inform your sponsor
  • Let your downline know
  • Update any team communications

Contact​

Name change questions: