CSO Governance Knowledgebase

When to Use This

Use Form 4 Items 4 and 5 when a controller’s details have changed, or when a new controller is being added to your registered NPO.

Item 4 — Changes to Existing Controller Details

Only complete Item 4 for the specific details that have changed. For each change, state:

  • The controller’s full name
  • The detail that has changed (name, address, occupation, nationality, or nature of control)
  • The new information
  • The effective date of the change

For a name change, also state the authority by which the name was changed (e.g. deed poll, marriage certificate).

Item 5 — Adding a New Controller

To add a new controller, complete all of the following in Item 5:

  • Full name (first given name, middle name, surname)
  • Full street address including unit number
  • Occupation with area of specialty (e.g. civil engineer)
  • Nationality
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Basis on which the person is to be considered a controller

Submit Form 4

Bring the completed Form 4, signed by the controller, to the Registrar General’s Office in person.