Lee, MA · Berkshire County
Business Certificate (DBA)
Lee business owners use this Business Certificate to declare who conducts a business under a trade name and where it operates, then file it with the Town Clerk.
- 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 the business name, address, owners, business description, and contact details for a business conducted in Lee. The Town’s instructions say to have it notarized before returning it, or sign it in front of the Town Clerk; they also require the tax requirement clause form. The certificate costs $25 and is valid for four years, after which it must be renewed if the business continues.
Who needs it
Owners conducting a business in Lee under a business name use this certificate to identify the business and its owners for filing with the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat: each owner signs before the notary, who records the oath or affirmation and identification evidence; signing before the Town Clerk is an alternative.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Business Certificate and Instructions PDF from the Town of Lee.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Enter the business, owner, address, and contact details, and complete the required tax requirement clause form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to complete the certificate’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the remote session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Mail the certificate, tax clause form, and $25 fee to the Lee Town Clerk; include a postage-paid envelope for return by mail.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lee. 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 notarize the Lee Business Certificate online?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the jurat. The form also permits signing before the Town Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this certificate?
- The instructions say to notarize the certificate before returning it, but note that notarization is not required if you sign in front of the Town Clerk. Include the required tax requirement clause form.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether online notarization is accepted for your filing.
- Where do I send the completed certificate?
- The instructions say to mail the forms and check to the Lee Town Clerk at 32 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238. Include a postage-paid envelope if you want the certificate returned by mail.
Business Certificate (DBA) in other Berkshire County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.