Winchester, CT · Litchfield County
Trade Name Application for Natural Persons
This application records a trade name used by individuals doing business under a name different from their real names, for filing with the town clerk where the business is conducted.
- 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 form to file an original trade name application or amend information for a trade name associated with one or two natural persons. The form says to file with the town clerk in the town where the business is transacted and lists a $20 filing fee payable to the town clerk. Applicants with three or more persons are directed to use the Trade Name Application Addendum.
Who needs it
Individuals conducting business under a name different from their real names file this application with the town clerk where the business is transacted.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment for natural persons; each listed person whose signature is acknowledged appears before the town clerk, notary public, or other listed officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Trade Name Application for Natural Persons.
- 2
Complete the Form
Choose original or amendment, enter the trade name and business details, and provide information for each natural person.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each listed person appears before the notary and acknowledges their signature during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed application and pay the stated fee to the town clerk where the business is transacted.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winchester. 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 natural-person trade name application in Winchester?
- Complete the application, have the listed natural persons acknowledge their signatures before an authorized officer, and file it with the town clerk where the business is transacted.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for natural persons. The people named on the application must appear before the town clerk, notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of the Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- What if three or more people are applying?
- The form directs applicants with three or more persons to use the Trade Name Application Addendum. Contact the town clerk if you need help confirming which filing materials to submit.
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Trade Name Application for Natural Persons in other Connecticut cities
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