Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Trade Name Registration Cancellation
This form declares that a proprietor or corporation has discontinued use of a registered trade name and is filed with the Richmond County Superior Court clerk.
- 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
This one-page form records that a proprietor or corporation has discontinued use of a trade name previously registered in Richmond County. The declarant identifies the proprietor, address, discontinued trade name, and original registration book and page, then signs under oath. The Richmond County Superior Court clerk section records book and page details. Use it to notify the county of the trade-name cancellation; check with the clerk about filing requirements.
Who needs it
A proprietor or corporation that has discontinued use of a trade name registered in Richmond County may need this cancellation declaration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Trade Name Registration Cancellation form from the Augusta city website.
- 2
Fill In The Declaration
Enter the proprietor or corporate name and address, discontinued trade name, and original registration book and page.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration under oath before the notary, who completes the sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me section.
- 5
Submit To The Clerk
Submit the completed cancellation to the Richmond County Superior Court clerk and ask about filing procedures.
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 this trade-name cancellation form?
- Identify the proprietor or corporation, its address, the discontinued trade name, and the original registration book and page. Sign the declaration under oath before a notary, then submit it to the Richmond County Superior Court clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form says the declaration is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, so the person making the declaration must sign under oath 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 (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). This form calls for an oath, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I file the cancellation?
- The form identifies the Richmond County Superior Court clerk for recording. Contact the clerk about submission procedures and any filing requirements.