Rockland, ME · Knox County
Partnership Certificate for Mercantile Enterprise
This four-page certificate records a partnership formed to conduct mercantile business in Rockland and is filed with the clerk of the city or town where the business will operate.
- 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 the purpose of their mercantile enterprise, partnership name, business address, and the names, addresses, and signatures of the individual partners. The form says the certificate must be deposited with the clerk of the city or town where the business will be carried on before business begins; it also notes a $10 recording fee.
Who needs it
The partners of a mercantile enterprise planning to carry on business in Rockland need to complete and file this certificate before commencing business.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate has an oath jurat: each appearing partner swears that it is true before a notary public or city clerk, who completes the commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Partnership Certificate for Mercantile Enterprise from the City of Rockland.
- 2
Fill In Partnership Details
Enter the business purpose, partnership name, business address, and each partner's name and address.
- 3
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
The appearing partners swear the certificate is true and complete the notarization by video.
- 5
Submit to the Clerk
Deposit the certificate with the clerk where the business will operate before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockland. 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 the Partnership Certificate?
- Complete the certificate with the partnership purpose, name, business address, and partner details. Have the appearing partners swear to it before a notary public or city clerk, then deposit it with the clerk where the business will operate before commencing business.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- The form includes an oath jurat stating that the people who personally appear swear the certificate is true. Signers should take the oath before the notary public or city clerk who completes that section.
- Can I complete the oath with an online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes a notarial act for a remotely located individual by a commissioned online notary. Confirm the clerk will accept the completed certificate and any online notarization details before filing.
- Where do I deposit the completed certificate?
- The form directs you to deposit it with the clerk of the city or town where the business will be carried on, before commencing business. It notes a $10 recording fee. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.