Gouldsboro, ME · Hancock County
Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Assumed Name
This certificate records a sole proprietor’s business name, business activity, and owner details for filing with the Gouldsboro Town Clerk before the business begins operating.
- 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
A sole proprietor uses this certificate to state the business name they will use, describe the business, and provide owner and contact information. The form says the certificate must be signed and sworn to, then deposited with the clerk of the municipality where the business will operate before business begins; it lists a $10 recording fee.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor planning to conduct business in Gouldsboro under a name, style, or designation other than their own name must complete and file this certificate before starting.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certificate
Get the blank Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Assumed Name from the Gouldsboro Town website.
- 2
Fill In The Business Details
Enter the business activity and name, owner information, address, and contact details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to swear to the certificate.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Town Clerk
Deposit the completed certificate with the clerk where the business will operate and pay the listed $10 fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gouldsboro. 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 assumed-name certificate in Gouldsboro?
- Complete the certificate, sign and swear to it before a notary, then deposit it with the clerk of the municipality where the business will operate. The form lists a $10 recording fee.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certificate says the owner must sign and swear that its statements are true, and it includes a jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I use an online notary for this certificate?
- Maine authorizes remote online notarization under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, effective July 1, 2023. You can sign before a commissioned online notary, but confirm the filing method with the Town Clerk.
- Where should I file this form if I am unsure?
- The form directs filing with the clerk of the municipality where the business will be carried on. Contact the Town Clerk with questions; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Assumed Name in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.