Harpswell, ME · Cumberland County
Certificate of Association for Mercantile Enterprise
This certificate records a business association for a mercantile enterprise and is filed by the partners or others associated to conduct business under a partnership or business name.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Harpswell · Harpswell, Cumberland County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- harpswell.maine.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 identifies the business type and name, its location, and information about the partners, including their signatures. The form says the partners must swear that the certificate is true before a notary or attorney, then deposit it with the Harpswell Town Clerk where the business will operate; it also notes a $10 recording fee.
Who needs it
Partners or others associated to conduct a mercantile business under a partnership name or other business designation file this certificate with the Harpswell Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat: each signer personally appears and swears that the certificate is true before a notary public or attorney.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Certificate of Association for Purpose of Engaging in Mercantile Enterprise from the Harpswell website.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business type and name, location, contact information, and the requested details for each partner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for each signer who must swear that the certificate is true.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video before the commissioned online notary and complete the required oath and signatures.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deposit the completed certificate with the Harpswell Town Clerk where the business will be carried on.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harpswell. 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 the business partnership certificate in Harpswell?
- Complete the certificate, have each signer swear before a notary public or attorney, and deposit it with the Harpswell Town Clerk where the business will be carried on. The form notes a $10 recording fee.
- Do I need to sign this certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says each partner’s signature must be witnessed by a notary or attorney, and the certificate includes a jurat requiring signers to swear that its statements are true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Maine authorizes remote online notarization under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, effective July 1, 2023. Check with the Harpswell Town Clerk about accepting this certificate after an online notarization.
- Where should I confirm how this certificate must be filed?
- The form directs filing with the Harpswell Town Clerk. If you are unsure where a document should be filed, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds.