What are notice names?

Notice names are titles you assign when you place new notice orders. These names should be straightforward and recognizable to make keeping track of notices, invoices, and affidavits as easy as possible.

You'll be asked to provide a notice name in the Schedule Notice step of the placement process. A name is required before you can submit your notice.

If you completed a questionnaire to create your notice content or used a notice template, a notice name may be provided for you already. We recommend using the provided notice name, as the publisher will be most familiar with this default naming convention. 

A suitable notice name is short and straightforward. Choose a name that you will recognize and remember to make finding and referencing your notice as easy as possible.

When choosing a name, ask yourself:

• What is the purpose of this notice?

• Does this notice reference a specific event or case?

• If I'm filing this notice on behalf of my customer/client, what is their name?

You do not need to include the newspaper name or publication dates in your Notice Name, as that information is already visible in your Notice Table and Notice Detail pages.

Notice names don't need to be unique, as each notice has a unique Notice ID. However, choosing a unique name might make it easier for you to keep track of similar notices.

Note: Notice names are for internal reference only. Your notice name will appear in your notice table, and on the proof, invoice, and affidavit for your notice. Your notice name will not appear in print when the newspaper publishes your notice. 

Here are some example names for common public notice types. Note: There are no rules—you can name your notice whatever you like.

• Notice to Creditors, Jane Doe Estate

• Notice to Creditors, Case #2020PR30165

• Public Hearing Before County Board 7/18/20

• May 20 Council Meeting Agenda

• Request for Bids: Middle School Repairs

• Notice of Sale, 150 Lake St

• June Election Cancellation

• Foreclosure Sale No. 1343-03

• April Health Board Meeting Summary

• Jane Doe Application for Truck Title

• Abandoned Vehicles June 2020

• City Adopted Ordinance 3859

• Application for Board of Elections

• Summons to Court, Case No. 135HT958

Yes! The publisher will be able to see the name you give your notice. You and the publisher can reference the notice name if you communicate about an order outside the Column platform.

Yes! Click the pen icon next to your notice name to edit details related to your notice order and content.

Yes, the newspaper can edit a notice name the same way they edit other aspects of a notice. You will receive an automatic email alerting you if the name of your notice changes.

Notice names appear as the header of your notice details page and as a column in your notices table. They also appear on proofs, invoices, and affidavits.

Nope! Notice names are for internal reference only, so they won't appear in your notice's printed publication.