Suffield, CT · Hartford County
Trade Name Certificate
This one-page Trade Name Certificate records the business name, address, type of business, and people conducting business in Suffield for filing with the 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 certificate to identify the full business name, business address, type of business, and each person conducting or transacting business in Suffield, along with their addresses and signatures. The completed form is submitted to the Suffield Town Clerk with the stated $10 fee. Each signer swears to the truth of the information and acknowledges signing the certificate before an authorized notarial officer.
Who needs it
People conducting or transacting business in Suffield under a business name should complete and submit the certificate to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat and acknowledgment stating the signer swore to the certificate’s truth and acknowledged executing it before the notarial officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Trade Name Certificate from the Town of Suffield.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name, address, business type, and information for each person conducting business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn signature and acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the oath and signs during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the certificate and the stated $10 fee to the Suffield Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Suffield. 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 a Suffield Trade Name Certificate?
- Complete the certificate, have each signer swear to its truth and sign before a notarial officer, then submit it with the $10 fee to the Suffield Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the signer subscribes and swears to the truth of the certificate and acknowledges executing it before the Town Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or Commissioner of the Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm the Town Clerk will accept your notarized form.
- What fee does the form list, and where do I submit it?
- The form states that a $10 fee must accompany the application. Submit the completed certificate to the Suffield Town Clerk; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.