Peru, MA · Berkshire County
Business Certificate (DBA)
Peru’s Business Certificate (DBA) declares the business name, address, owners, and business description for people conducting 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
Peru’s Business Certificate records the name and address under which a business operates, its owners and their residence addresses, and a description of the business. The form says it is filed in conformity with Chapter 110, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, and costs $25. The certificate is effective for four years from issuance and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business name in Peru complete this certificate with the business details and the names and addresses of its owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-or-affirmed jurat: each named signer appears before the town clerk or notary public and swears or affirms the document’s contents are truthful and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Peru’s Business Certificate (DBA) form from the town’s form source.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name and address, owners’ names and residence addresses, business description, phone number, and email.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary and check with the town clerk if you have questions about acceptance.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and swear or affirm that the form’s contents are truthful and accurate.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate and $25 fee to the Peru town clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Peru. 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
- Who files Peru’s Business Certificate (DBA)?
- People conducting a business in Peru under a business name complete the certificate with the business address, owner details, and business description.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form’s jurat says signers must appear before the town clerk or a notary public and swear or affirm that the contents are truthful and accurate.
- How do I complete and submit the certificate?
- Fill in the business and owner information, sign before the town clerk or notary, and submit the completed certificate and $25 fee to the Peru town clerk.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Peru town clerk whether a remotely notarized certificate is acceptable; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate (DBA) in other Berkshire County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.