Southwest Harbor, ME · Hancock County
Certificate of Association
This certificate records a partnership’s business purpose, partnership name, location, and partners for filing with the Southwest Harbor Town Clerk before the business commences.
- 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
Partners use this certificate to state that they have associated to conduct a business in Southwest Harbor under a partnership name. The form requests the business purpose, name, location, phone number, and each partner’s signature and address; the Town Clerk’s note says the certificate must be deposited in that office before the business commences. It also notes that a Certificate of Withdrawal is required when the business ceases.
Who needs it
Partners starting a business in Southwest Harbor under a partnership name need to complete and deposit this certificate with the Town Clerk before commencing business.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat: each above-signed partner personally appears before the notary and swears to the truth of the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Association from the Southwest Harbor town website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the partnership’s business purpose, name, location, phone number, and partner details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The above-signed partners appear before the notary and swear to the truth of the certificate.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deposit the completed certificate in the Town Clerk’s office before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southwest Harbor. 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 Certificate of Association in Southwest Harbor?
- Complete the certificate, have the above-signed partners swear to its truth before a notary, and deposit it in the Town Clerk’s office before commencing business.
- Do I need to sign this certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the above-signed partners personally appeared before a notary and made oath to the truth of the certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm that the receiving office accepts the completed remotely notarized certificate.
- Where should I confirm filing requirements?
- The form directs filing with the Southwest Harbor Town Clerk before business begins. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.