South Portland, ME · Cumberland County
Partnership Certificate of Association
This certificate records a partnership formed to conduct a mercantile business in South Portland, and the partners file it with the city clerk before commencing business.
- 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 purpose, partnership name, business address, telephone number, and each partner’s name, signature, and residence address. The partners must deposit it with the South Portland city clerk before commencing business; the form states that the clerk is entitled to a $10 recording fee.
Who needs it
Partners planning to conduct a mercantile business in South Portland need to complete and deposit this certificate with the city clerk before starting business.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating that the partners personally appeared and swore the certificate is true; the appearing signer or signers sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Partnership Certificate of Association from the South Portland city form source.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Provide the business purpose, partnership name, address and telephone number, plus each partner’s name and residence address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the oath on the certificate.
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
Appear before the notary and swear that the certificate is true; follow the notary’s instructions for signing.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deposit the completed certificate with the South Portland city clerk before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Portland. 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 complete the partnership certificate?
- Enter the business purpose, partnership name, business contact details, and each partner’s information. The appearing signer or signers swear that the certificate is true before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this certificate before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a jurat stating that the signer personally appeared and swore the certificate is true. Sign before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law under 4 M.R.S. §1915 authorizes remote notarization for remotely located individuals, subject to specific exceptions. Use a commissioned online notary for the oath.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The form says to deposit the certificate with the clerk of the city where the business will operate, before commencing business. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.