Bridgeport, CT · Fairfield County
Business Trade Name Application
This application lets a business organization register an original or amended trade name with the town clerk where its business address or other qualifying Connecticut location is based.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This one-page application records an original or amended trade name for a business organization. Domestic businesses file in the town of the business address on file with the Secretary of the State; businesses formed elsewhere use their principal Connecticut location or, if none, the town of their resident agent. The form lists a $20 filing fee payable to the town clerk and includes an acknowledgment for an authorized business officer.
Who needs it
A business organization seeking to file an original or amended trade name in Bridgeport should complete this application and provide the required business and officer information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment for business organizations; the authorized business officer signs before the notary and acknowledges authority to file the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Business Trade Name Application from the Bridgeport website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Choose original or amendment, enter the trade name and business details, and provide the authorized officer’s information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the business organization acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized business officer signs and acknowledges their authority during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed application and $20 fee with the appropriate town clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgeport. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I file this business trade name application?
- Complete the form, have an authorized business officer sign and acknowledge it before a notary, then submit it with the $20 fee to the appropriate town clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for business organizations. The authorized officer must sign and acknowledge their authority to file the application before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the town will accept the notarized filing.
- Where does the business file this application?
- Domestic businesses file in the town of their business address on record with the Secretary of the State. Businesses formed elsewhere use their principal Connecticut location or, if none, their resident agent’s town.
Other forms in Bridgeport
Business Trade Name Application in other Fairfield County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.