Winchester, CT · Litchfield County
Trade Name Cancellation
This form cancels a trade name in Connecticut and is filed by the person authorized to end business activity under that name in the town where it was originally filed.
- 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 cancel a trade name originally filed in the town of Winchester. The person authorizing the cancellation affirms they are authorized to do so and that business is no longer transacted in Connecticut under the name. The form includes a $20 filing fee payable to the town clerk and spaces for the clerk to record filing information.
Who needs it
A person authorized to cancel a trade name should file this form in the town where that trade name was originally filed.
Why it needs a notary
The person authorizing the cancellation signs before a notary or other listed official, who completes the form’s subscribed-and-sworn block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Trade Name Cancellation form from the Winchester Town Clerk.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the trade name, original filing information, and the authorizing person’s legal name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the video appointment so the notary can complete the sworn block.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed form and $20 fee with the town clerk where the trade name was originally filed.
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 trade name cancellation in Winchester?
- Complete the cancellation form, sign it before a notary or another official listed on the form, and file it with the town clerk where the trade name was originally filed. The form lists a $20 fee.
- Do I need to sign the cancellation form in front of a notary?
- The form requires the cancellation to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public or another listed official, including a town clerk, justice of the peace, or commissioner of the Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the town will accept your remotely notarized filing.
- What information does the form ask for?
- The form asks for the trade name, original filing date and ID number, the authorizing person’s legal name, signature, and date. The town clerk completes filing details.
Other forms in Winchester
Trade Name Cancellation in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.