The parties to the plan shall also file with the department:

(1) An application and information desired by the department in order to evaluate the proposed merger or consolidation, which shall be made available in the form specified by the department;

(2) Applicable fees established by regulation of the department to defray the expenses of the investigation required by Code Section 7-1-534; and

(3) If the merger or consolidation involves the adoption of a new name, a certificate of the Secretary of State reserving said name under Code Section 7-1-131.