Ansonia, CT · New Haven County
Trade Name Application (Natural Persons)
This form records an individual’s trade name, business purpose, and contact details for filing with the town clerk where the business is principally transacted.
- 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
An individual uses this certificate to report a trade name when conducting business under a name different from their real name. The form collects the trade name, business purpose, contact information, and associated natural persons, and lets the filer mark the submission as an original or amendment. File it with the town clerk in the town where the business is principally transacted; the form notes that the certificate does not protect the name from use by others.
Who needs it
An individual conducting business under a name different from their real name files this certificate with the town clerk where the business is principally transacted.
Why it needs a notary
The natural person or persons named in the acknowledgment sign before the notary, who completes the form’s acknowledgment block confirming they acknowledged executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Ansonia Trade Name Application for Natural Persons.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the trade name, business purpose, contact details, and associated natural persons; select original or amendment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge executing the form; follow their instructions for completing the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed form with the town clerk where the business is principally transacted.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ansonia. 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 this trade name application in Ansonia?
- Complete the form, sign its acknowledgment before a notary, and file it with the town clerk where your business is principally transacted. The form lists a $20 filing fee payable to the town clerk.
- Do I need to notarize this trade name form?
- The form includes an acknowledgment block for the natural person or persons named in it. Each signer should appear before the notary and acknowledge executing the instrument.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Confirm the town clerk will accept an online-notarized form before filing.
- What if I am unsure where to file?
- The form says to file with the town clerk in the town where the business is principally transacted. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.