East Windsor, CT · Hartford County
Trade Name Certificate Application
This certificate records a business name, location, type of business, and the names and mailing addresses of the people conducting business in East Windsor.
- 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 application to provide the Town Clerk with the full business name, location, phone number, type of business, and contact details for each person conducting or transacting business in East Windsor. The certificate includes signature lines and a notarial acknowledgment, plus a section for the Town Clerk to record receipt. Submit the completed form with the stated $10 fee.
Who needs it
People or companies conducting or transacting business in East Windsor under a business name should complete and submit this certificate to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Trade Name Certificate Application from the Town of East Windsor.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Provide the business name, location, phone number, business type, and the names and mailing addresses requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge the instrument as your free act and deed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application and $10 fee 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 the Trade Name Certificate Application?
- Enter the business name, location, phone number, business type, and each person's name and mailing address. Sign before a notary, then submit the form and $10 fee to the East Windsor Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged the instrument as their free act and deed.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Ask the Town Clerk whether it accepts this form with an online notarization; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form is addressed to the Town Clerk of the Town of East Windsor. It includes a Town Clerk receipt section and states that a $10 fee must be submitted with the application.