Somerville, IN · Gibson County
Business Certificate
This business certificate identifies a business operating under a name other than its owner’s and is filed by its owners to register, renew, amend, or terminate the business certificate.
- 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
The certificate records the business name, address, owners, and purpose of filing. The form lists filing options for a new business, renewal, address or ownership changes, and termination; it says all owners must sign for some changes, while certain owner-specific changes require only that owner’s signature. The certificate is valid for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business is open.
Who needs it
Business owners file this certificate when starting or renewing a business, changing listed details, adding or withdrawing an owner, or terminating the business.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating the signer appeared, was identified, and swore or affirmed the contents; each required owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the business certificate and review the filing choices and signature instructions.
- 2
Complete the Certificate
Enter the business, owner, address, and filing-purpose information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner required to sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary online and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send or deliver the notarized certificate to the City Clerk’s Office as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Somerville. 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 business certificate?
- Complete the certificate, obtain the required owner signatures and notarization, then submit it to the City Clerk’s Office by mail or in person as the form directs.
- Do I need every owner to sign?
- The form requires all owners to sign for a new business, renewal, business-address change, adding an owner, and several other filing purposes. Some owner-specific changes require only that owner’s signature.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Indiana permits remote notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required endorsement. The form calls for signing before a notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts remote notarization.
- How long is the business certificate valid?
- The form states that the certificate is valid for four years and must be renewed every four years for as long as the business is open. An amendment does not extend its term.