Norwich, CT · New London County
Trade Name Application for Business Organizations
This Connecticut form lets a business organization file an original or amended trade name application with the town clerk for the town determined by its business address or Connecticut location.
- 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 register a business organization’s trade name or amend a previous filing. The application asks for the trade name, contact details, filing type, and information about the associated business organization and its authorized officer. Domestic businesses file in the town of their business address on file with the Secretary of the State; foreign businesses use their principal Connecticut location or, if they have none, the town of their resident agent.
Who needs it
A business organization seeking to file an original or amended trade name application in the town determined by its business address or Connecticut location needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment for business organizations; the authorized business organization officer signs and acknowledges authority to file before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Trade Name Application for Business Organizations from the City of Norwich form page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Select original or amendment and enter the trade name, contact information, business details, and authorized officer information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the business organization acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized officer signs and acknowledges authority to file during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed application with the town clerk for the town determined by the business’s address or Connecticut location.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norwich. 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 business trade name application?
- Choose original or amendment, complete the trade name and business organization details, and have the authorized officer acknowledge the filing before a notary. Submit it to the appropriate town clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for business organizations, where an authorized officer acknowledges authority to file before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Connecticut form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment remotely; confirm the filing method with the town clerk.
- Which town should receive the application?
- Domestic businesses use the town of their business address on file with the Secretary of the State. Foreign businesses use their principal Connecticut location or, if they have none, the town of their resident agent; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Norwich
Trade Name Application for Business Organizations in other New London County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.