Topsham, ME · Sagadahoc County
Certificate of Withdrawal From Mercantile Enterprise (Partnership)
This one-page certificate records a partner’s withdrawal from a mercantile enterprise and is filed by the withdrawing partner with the municipal clerk where the business was conducted.
- 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 identifies the business, partnership name, other partners, and the person withdrawing, who certifies under oath that the information is true. The form says it should be deposited with the municipal clerk where the partnership certificate was recorded, and that a one-time $10 fee will be collected. It is used when a partner withdraws from a mercantile enterprise conducted in the municipality.
Who needs it
A partner withdrawing from a mercantile enterprise in Topsham can use this certificate to record the withdrawal with the municipal clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat requiring the withdrawing partner to swear that the certificate is true before a notary public or attorney.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certificate
Get the Certificate of Withdrawal From Mercantile Enterprise (Partnership) from the Topsham municipal website.
- 2
Complete The Business Details
Enter the partnership, business, and withdrawal information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Take The Oath On Video
Appear before the notary and swear that the certificate is true before signing.
- 5
Submit It To The Clerk
Deposit the completed certificate with the municipal clerk where the partnership certificate was recorded and pay the stated fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Topsham. 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 partnership withdrawal certificate?
- Complete the certificate, swear to its truth before a notary public or attorney, and deposit it with the municipal clerk where the partnership certificate was recorded.
- Do I need to sign this certificate before a notary?
- Yes. The form requires the withdrawing partner to make an oath before a notary public or attorney, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I sign the certificate with an online notary?
- Maine permits notarial acts for remotely located individuals under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form directs you to deposit it with the municipal clerk where the partnership certificate was recorded. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.