Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Trade Name Registration
This sworn trade name registration identifies a proprietor or corporation, business addresses, and the nature of the business for filing with the Richmond County Superior Court.
- 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 trade name with the Richmond County Superior Court. It asks for the proprietor or corporate name and address, any second proprietor or corporation and address, the trade name address in Richmond County, and the nature of the business. The person making the declaration swears to the information before a notary; the form also notes that publication fees are payable to Gannett and advises contacting the local office for current fees.
Who needs it
A proprietor or corporation declaring a trade name for a business address in Richmond County can use this form for filing with the Richmond County Superior Court.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat; the person making the declaration signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Trade Name Registration form for filing with the Richmond County Superior Court.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Enter the proprietor or corporate names and addresses, the Richmond County trade name address, and the nature of the business.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the declaration before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The Court
Submit the completed registration to the Richmond County Superior Court and contact the local office about current publication fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 complete the trade name registration?
- Enter the proprietor or corporate name and address, any second proprietor or corporation and address, the trade name address in Richmond County, and the nature of the business. Sign and swear before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “sworn to and subscribed before me” section and a space for a notary public, so the person making the declaration signs and swears before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form calls for a sworn declaration; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do publication fees go?
- The form says publication fees are made payable to Gannett and advises contacting the local office for current fees.