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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-15-005324
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20150928
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150928
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150928

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001098146
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		IRS NUMBER:				061559137
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-29599
		FILM NUMBER:		151127264

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		900 BEDFORD ST
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06901
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033247500
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		<p align="center"><font size="5"><b>UNITED STATES<br>
					SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="3"><b>Washington, D.C. 20549</b><br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="5"><b>FORM 8-K</b><br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="3"><b>CURRENT REPORT</b><br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="3"><b>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of<br>
					The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b><br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="3">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <b>September 28, 2015</b>&nbsp; <br>
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		<p align="center"><font size="5"><b>PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.</b></font><br>
			<font size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </font></p>
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				<td width="33%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>Connecticut</b></font></td>
				<td width="34%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>000-29599</b></font></td>
				<td width="33%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>06-1559137</b></font></td>
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				<td width="33%" align="center"><font size="2">(State or other jurisdiction<br>
						of incorporation) </font></td>
				<td width="34%" align="center"><font size="2">(Commission File Number) </font></td>
				<td width="33%" align="center"><font size="2">(IRS Employer Identification No.) </font></td>
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				<td width="50%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>900 Bedford Street, Stamford, Connecticut</b></font></td>
				<td width="50%" align="center" valign="bottom"><font size="2"><b>06901</b></font></td>
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				<td width="50%" align="center"><font size="2">(Address of principal executive offices) </font></td>
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		<p align="center"><font size="2">Registrant's telephone number, including area code: &nbsp; <b>(203) 252-5900</b></font></p>
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			<b>Not Applicable</b><br>
			(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</font></p>
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		<p><font size="3"><b><p><font size="3"><b>Item 8.01. Other Events.</b></font></p></b></font></p>
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	Effective September 28, 2015, Patriot National Bank (the &quot;Bank&quot;), a national banking association and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant, amended its Articles of Association to change its name to Patriot Bank, National Association. The amendment was filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. A copy of the press release issued by the Bank is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.</p>
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		<p><font size="3"><b><p><font size="3"><b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b></font></p></b></font></p>
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	<font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">(d) Exhibits</font></font></font></blockquote>
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				<font size="2"><font size="2"><u>Exhibit No.</u></font></font></td>
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				<font size="2"><font size="2"><u>Description</u></font></font></td>
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				<font size="2"><font size="2">99.1</font></font></td>
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				<font size="2"><font size="2">Patriot Bank, National Association Press Release, issued September 28, 2015. </font></font></td>
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		<p><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </font></p>
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				<td width="47%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.</b>
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					(Registrant)</font><br>
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				<td width="47%" align="center"><font size="2"><b>September 28, 2015</b>
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				<td width="47%" align="center"><font size="2">By: <b>/s/ &nbsp; CHRISTINA L. MAIER</b></font>
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					<font size="2">Christina L. Maier</font><br>
					<font size="2"><i>Executive Vice President<br>& Chief Financial Officer</i></font></td>
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<html><head><title>Patriot National Bank Announces Name Change to "Patriot Bank, N.A."</title></head><body><p align="right">EXHIBIT 99.1</p><h3 align="center">Patriot National Bank Announces Name Change to "Patriot Bank, N.A."</h3><p>STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. ("Patriot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PNBK), the parent company of Patriot National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that effective Monday, September 28, 2015, the Bank's name will officially be changed to "Patriot Bank, N.A."</p><p>
	The new name reflects Patriot's community focus, presence and commitment to provide commercial and consumer banking services in the areas and region it serves, including Fairfield and New Haven Counties in Connecticut and Westchester County in New York.</p><p>
	The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Market under the symbol "PNBK." The CUSIP number will remain 70336F203.</p><p>
	"Patriot Bank's new identity comes at a time when the Bank is achieving profitability and positive earnings growth resulting from a sharp focus on our products and services at the community level," said&#160;<strong>Michael Carrazza, Chairman of Patriot Bancorp, Inc. and Patriot Bank, N.A.</strong></p><p>
	"Patriot Bank's new name better reflects what our customers and neighbors have depended upon since 1994&#8212;a trusted and involved community bank," said&#160;<strong>Kenneth Neilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Patriot Bancorp, Inc. and Patriot Bank, N.A.</strong>&#160; "Patriot Bank is a proven entity for serving the financial needs of customers, businesses, nonprofits and government sector in our communities."</p><p>
	The name change comes after Patriot has reported eight consecutive quarters of increased earnings, most recently in the second fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2015, when it continued to show growth in both net income and shareholders' equity.</p><p>
	<strong>About Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.</strong></p><p>
	Patriot National Bancorp, Inc., operates as the holding company for Patriot Bank, N.A. which provides consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, government and nonprofit entities, small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. The Company's lending activities are conducted principally in Fairfield and New Haven Counties in Connecticut and Westchester County in New York. Patriot National Bank currently operates 10 full service branches, 8 in Connecticut and 2 in New York. Both Patriot Bank, N.A. and Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. are headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.&#160;Patriot National Bank was founded in 1994.</p><pre>CONTACT: Investor Relations Contacts:

         Patriot Bank, N.A.
         Kenneth T. Neilson, President &amp; CEO, 203-252-5962
         Christina L. Maier, Executive Vice President &amp; CFO, 203-252-5901

         Media Contacts:

         Butler Associates Public Relations
         Tom Butler (646) 213-1387 / TButler@ButlerAssociates.com
         Kaylyn Alexander (646) 213-1366 / KAlexander@ButlerAssociates.com</pre></body></html>
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