East Windsor, CT · Hartford County
Discontinuance of Trade Name Certificate
This certificate records that a person or company has stopped conducting business in East Windsor under a trade name and is submitted to the East Windsor Town Clerk.
- 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
Use this one-page certificate to notify the East Windsor Town Clerk that a person or company is no longer conducting business in town under a previously filed trade name. It asks for the business name and location, the original trade name record reference, contact information, and the names and mailing addresses of those discontinuing the business. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment and a section for the Town Clerk to record receipt.
Who needs it
A person or company listed as no longer conducting business in East Windsor under a trade name can use this certificate to notify the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The acknowledgment block says the signer(s) personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Discontinuance of Trade Name Certificate from the East Windsor town website.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the trade name, business information, original filing reference, contact number, and names and mailing addresses of the people discontinuing the business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge the completed certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deliver the notarized certificate to the East Windsor Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Windsor. 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 complete and file this discontinuance certificate?
- Fill in the business and signer details, sign before a notary, then submit the completed certificate to the East Windsor Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for signer(s) to appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can I sign this certificate with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the East Windsor Town Clerk whether it will accept the remotely notarized certificate; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- The form requests the trade name, business location and type, the volume and page of the filed certificate, contact information, and each person’s name and mailing address.