Freeport, ME · Cumberland County
Certificate of Partnership Adopting Name Other Than Their Own
This certificate records partners’ intent to operate a business under an adopted name and is filed with the clerk of the Maine town 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 form identifies the partnership, its adopted business name, business location, and each partner’s contact information and signature. The Town of Freeport form says the certificate must be deposited with the clerk of the town where the business will be carried on before the business commences; it lists a $10 fee.
Who needs it
Partners planning to conduct business under a name other than their own should complete and file this certificate with the clerk of the town where the business will operate.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat: both named partners appear before the notary and swear to the truth of the certificate’s statements.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Town of Freeport Certificate of Partnership Adopting Name Other Than Their Own.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the business type, adopted name, business location, and each partner’s contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have both partners ready to appear.
- 4
Sign and Swear on Video
Both partners appear before the notary, sign as directed, and swear to the truth of the form’s statements.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
Deposit the certificate with the clerk of the town where the business will operate before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freeport. 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 partnership certificate in Freeport?
- Complete the certificate, have both partners sign and swear to its statements before a notary, then deposit it with the clerk of the town where the business will operate before commencing business. The form lists a $10 fee.
- Do I need both partners to appear before the notary?
- The form provides signature lines for two partners and says the above-signed partners personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the statements. Arrange for both named partners to appear for notarization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, subject to specific exceptions that do not include this partnership certificate. Confirm the town will accept the notarized form before filing.
- Where should I confirm filing requirements?
- The form directs filing with the clerk of the town where the business will be carried on. For questions about this form or where a document belongs, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.