Cornish, ME · York County
Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Name
This certificate identifies a sole proprietor, the business name they plan to use, and the business location for filing with the Town of Cornish.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cornish · Cornish, York County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cornishme.com
- 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 records a sole proprietor’s intent to conduct business under a name other than their own and asks for business, contact, and address details. The form lists a non-refundable $10 application fee and includes spaces for the Town of Cornish to receive and record the certificate. The proprietor swears that the information is true before a municipal clerk, notary public, or attorney.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor intending to conduct business in Cornish under a name other than their own needs this certificate to provide the business and location details.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat stating the proprietor made oath that the certificate is true; the proprietor signs and swears to it before a municipal clerk, notary public, or attorney.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Name from the Town of Cornish.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Provide the business type and name, business location, proprietor details, and requested contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, after confirming Cornish accepts remote notarization for this certificate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online session and sign and swear to the certificate before the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate and the non-refundable $10 application fee to the Town of Cornish.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cornish. 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 and file this certificate?
- Enter the business type and name, business location, proprietor and contact details. Sign and swear to the certificate before a municipal clerk, notary public, or attorney, then submit it with the $10 fee to the Town of Cornish.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form’s jurat says the proprietor made oath that the certificate is true before a municipal clerk, notary public, or attorney. Do not sign until you are before the person completing that section.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm the Town of Cornish will accept a remotely notarized certificate before submitting it.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form includes Town of Cornish receipt and recording fields and lists the Assessors Office and Town Clerk’s Office. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Certificate of Sole Proprietor Adopting Name in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.