Westbrook, ME · Cumberland County
Sole Proprietor DBA Certificate and Home Occupation Registration
This Westbrook packet includes a Home Occupation Registration and a Certificate of Sole Proprietor for residents registering a business name different from their personal name.
- 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
Westbrook uses this packet to review home occupations and register a sole proprietor’s business name when it differs from the owner’s personal name. The home occupation materials go to Planning & Code Enforcement for review first; after approval, the DBA certificate is filed with the City Clerk’s Office. The form says corporations generally do not need to file, though some banks may request the certificate, and additional licensing may depend on the business type.
Who needs it
A Westbrook sole proprietor using a business name other than their personal name may need the DBA certificate, and a home-based business must submit the home occupation materials for review.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Download the Westbrook packet and review the home occupation and sole proprietor DBA certificate sections.
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Complete the Forms
Fill in the applicable business, property, and owner details, and prepare the requested home occupation materials if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Confirm Westbrook’s signing requirements, then book a commissioned online notary if remote notarization is accepted.
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Submit to the City
Send home occupation materials for review if applicable, then file the approved DBA certificate with the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westbrook. 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 a sole proprietor DBA certificate in Westbrook?
- Submit home occupation materials to Planning & Code Enforcement if applicable. After approval, complete the certificate and file it with the City Clerk’s Office with photo ID and the $10 fee.
- Do I need to notarize the sole proprietor certificate?
- The certificate includes an oath and a notary jurat. The packet also instructs applicants to sign in front of City Clerk staff, so confirm the City Clerk’s signing requirements before booking a notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Because Westbrook’s instructions call for signing before City Clerk staff, confirm the City Clerk will accept a remotely notarized certificate before using this option.
- Where should I submit the form, and what if I am unsure?
- The DBA certificate is filed with the Westbrook City Clerk’s Office after Planning & Code Enforcement approval when applicable. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.