Brunswick, ME · Cumberland County
Sole Proprietor DBA Withdrawal
This certificate records a sole proprietor’s withdrawal from a business operated under a business name, for filing with the clerk of the municipality where the business is carried on.
- 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 states the type of business, its business name, the date the owner withdrew, and the owner’s residence address and phone number. The form says the certificate must be deposited with the municipal clerk before commencing business and that the clerk is entitled to a recording fee. It also includes a notarial oath confirming that the certificate is true.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor who has withdrawn from an enterprise conducted under a business name and needs to file this certificate with the municipality’s clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certificate
Get the Sole Proprietor DBA Withdrawal certificate from the City of Brunswick.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the business type and name, withdrawal date, and owner’s residence address and phone number.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the required oath.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, sign as directed, and swear that the certificate is true.
- 5
Submit To The Municipality
Deposit the completed certificate with the clerk of the municipality where the business is carried on.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brunswick. 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 DBA withdrawal certificate?
- Complete the business and owner details, sign under oath before a notary, and deposit the certificate with the clerk of the municipality where the business is carried on.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form directs the owner to appear before a notary and make an oath that the certificate is true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote online notarization for eligible acts. A commissioned online notary can witness your oath by video; check that the receiving municipal clerk accepts the completed form.
- Where should I check if I am unsure where to file?
- The form directs filing with the clerk of the municipality where the business is carried on. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.