Falmouth, ME · Cumberland County
Sole Proprietor Business License Form
This certificate is for a sole proprietor who plans to conduct business under a name other than their own and files it with the municipality where the business will operate.
- 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 a sole proprietor’s business type, adopted business name, business address, and contact information. The proprietor must swear that the certificate is true before a notary. The form says it must be deposited with the municipal clerk where the business will be carried on before business begins, and lists a $10 filing fee.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor planning to conduct business under a name other than their own must complete this certificate and file it with the municipality where the business will operate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Sole Proprietor Business License Form from the City of Falmouth.
- 2
Fill In The Certificate
Enter the business type, adopted name, address, contact details, and owner information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Take The Oath On Video
Appear by video, swear that the certificate is true, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit It To The Municipality
Deposit the notarized certificate with the municipal clerk where the business will operate before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Falmouth. 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 get this sole proprietor certificate notarized online?
- Complete the certificate, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear that the information is true during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the municipal clerk.
- Do I need to take an oath before signing this form?
- Yes. The form says the applicant must personally appear and swear that the certificate is true before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine law permits notarial acts for remotely located individuals under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, effective July 1, 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the oath by video.
- Where do I file the notarized certificate?
- The form says to deposit it with the clerk of the municipality where the business will be carried on before commencing business. It lists a $10 filing fee; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Other forms in Falmouth
Sole Proprietor Business License Form in other Cumberland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.