Augusta, ME · Kennebec County
Certificate of Association
This certificate identifies partners, their business, and its location; partners file it with the Augusta City Clerk before beginning business under a partnership name.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Augusta · Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
- 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 form records the partners’ names and addresses, the nature of the business, its partnership name, and its Augusta location. It also includes a proprietor signature witnessed by a notary public or attorney, a sworn certificate, and a separate city business-license or permit tax-obligation disclosure. The form says the certificate must be deposited with the clerk before business begins and lists a $10 recording fee.
Who needs it
Partners planning to conduct business in Augusta under a partnership name use this certificate and provide the included city tax-obligation disclosure when applying for a municipal license or permit.
Why it needs a notary
The proprietor signs before a notary public or attorney, who completes the jurat stating the signer appeared and swore to the truth of the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get Augusta’s Certificate of Association and review the partnership and city disclosure sections.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Enter the partners’ information, business purpose, partnership name, location, and applicable tax-obligation details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and check that the clerk will accept it.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the proprietor section when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certificate to the appropriate clerk before commencing business, and confirm the listed fee and filing process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 Certificate of Association?
- List the partners, business purpose, partnership name, and Augusta business address. Complete the city tax-obligation disclosure as applicable, then have the proprietor sign before a notary public or attorney.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the proprietor’s signature must be witnessed by a notary public or attorney. Its jurat records the signer’s appearance and oath to the truth of the certificate.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm that the receiving clerk will accept the remotely notarized certificate before signing.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form says to deposit the certificate with the clerk of the city or town where the business will operate before commencing business. It lists a $10 recording fee; confirm submission details with Augusta.
- What if I am unsure where this form should be filed?
- Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure. This form directs filers to the clerk of the city or town where the business will be carried on.