The New York Affidavit Change of Attorney Name is a document used to authorize an attorney to represent a client in legal proceedings. It is typically used when changing the name of an attorney on a previously filed document or when the attorney is replacing a former attorney. This document must be completed and submitted to the court in order for the new attorney to be allowed to represent the client. There are two types of New York Affidavit Change of Attorney Name: one for Attorneys and one for Pro Se Litigants. For Attorneys, the Affidavit must include the name of the former attorney, the name of the new attorney, the reason for the change, and the signature of the client. For Pro Se Litigants, the affidavit must include the name of the former attorney, the name of the new attorney, the reason for the change, and the signature of the client and the signature of the new attorney. Additionally, the Pro Se Litigant must provide evidence that they are representing themselves in the legal proceeding. Both types of New York Affidavit Change of Attorney Name must be notarized before they can be submitted to the court.