Buxton, ME · York County
Certificate of Association
This certificate records partners’ names, addresses, business purpose, partnership name, and Buxton business location for partners filing to begin a business in town.
- 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 that the undersigned have associated as partners and identifies their business purpose, partnership name, business location, and partner details. The partners must swear to the truth of the certificate before a notary, then deposit it with the clerk of the town where the business will operate before commencing business. The form lists a $10 recording fee payable to the Town of Buxton.
Who needs it
Partners intending to carry on a business in Buxton must complete this certificate and deposit it with the town clerk before commencing business.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Association from the Town of Buxton.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the business purpose, partnership name, location, and partner information. Leave signatures for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The signing partners appear by video and swear to the truth of the certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deposit the notarized certificate with the clerk of the town where the business will operate before commencing business.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buxton. 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 Certificate of Association?
- Have the signing partners complete and swear to the certificate before a notary, then deposit it with the clerk of the town where the business will operate before commencing business.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certificate includes an oath that the undersigned personally appear and swear to its truth, with a notary block.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, authorizes remote notarial acts for remotely located individuals, subject to specific exceptions. A commissioned online notary can help you complete the oath by video.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form says to deposit the certificate with the clerk of the town where the business will be carried on before commencing business. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.