EC9: Change the identity of the service provider

If you want to apply to change the identity of the service provider operating a licensed early childhood service, you will need to fill out the EC9 application form.

Use the EC9 if you want to:

  • Sell or transfer ownership of a service you operate to another legal entity.
  • Change the legal name of the service provider.
  • Change the service provider ownership type, eg change from a sole trader to a company.

An EC9 Statutory Declaration form needs to be completed by the service provider proposing to operate the service.

For information about changing the identity of the service provider, visit the page Selling a service on our website.

Selling a service

Application forms

EC9: Application to amend the service provider identity for a licensed early childhood service [PDF, 368 KB]

EC9: Statutory Declaration to accompany an EC9 application to amend the service provider identity for a licensed early childhood service [PDF, 166 KB]

Email or post your completed form (along with other required documents) to your local Ministry office. You may like to keep a copy for your personal records.

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