Augusta, ME · Kennebec County
Sole Proprietor or Partnership Assumed Name Certificate
This certificate records the assumed business name, business location, and owner details for a sole proprietor or partnership filing with the City of Augusta before beginning business.
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 certificate states the business name and location, identifies the owner, and includes a sworn statement that the information is true. Augusta’s form says the certificate must be deposited with the city clerk before business begins; it also includes a section for applicants seeking a municipal business or professional permit or license to report outstanding City financial obligations for verification by the City Treasurer.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor adopting a business name other than their own, or a partnership, should complete the certificate before starting business in Augusta.
Why it needs a notary
The proprietor signs before a notary or attorney, who completes the form’s state jurat confirming the signer personally appeared and swore to the certificate’s truth.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Augusta’s Sole Proprietor or Partnership Assumed Name Certificate.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the business name and location, owner information, and any requested municipal permit or license details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, sign when instructed, and swear to the certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deposit the completed certificate with the Augusta city clerk before commencing business.
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 file this assumed-name certificate in Augusta?
- Complete the certificate, sign it before a notary or attorney, and deposit it with the Augusta city clerk before commencing business. The form lists a $10 recording fee.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the proprietor’s signature must be witnessed in the presence of a notary public or attorney, and includes a jurat for the oath.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual. Confirm the receiving office accepts your completed document.
- Where should I confirm the filing location if I am unsure?
- The form directs filing with the city clerk. For questions about the receiving office or any related land records, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.