Norton, MA · Bristol County
Business Certificate Application
This business certificate application records a business’s name, address, contact information, and owners for the Town of Norton; the business owner or owners 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 application declares who conducts a business, its business and mailing addresses, how it can be contacted, and the names and residential addresses of its owners. Norton requires the owner signatures to be made in the presence of the Town Clerk or a notary public. The certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years; a statement must be filed with the Town Clerk if the business discontinues.
Who needs it
A person or persons conducting a business in Norton should file this application with the Town Clerk to obtain or renew a business certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a personal-appearance notarial block with an identification and truthfulness statement; each owner signing before a notary must sign in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Norton’s Business Certificate Application.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter the business name, addresses, contact information, and each owner’s name and residential address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the Town Clerk that remote notarization meets its filing requirements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signing before a notary must sign during the notarial session; do not sign beforehand.
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Submit to the Town
File the completed application with the Norton Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norton. 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 the Norton business certificate application?
- The person or persons conducting the business provide the business details and owner information and file the application with the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form says owner signatures must be made in the presence of the Town Clerk or a notary public. Ask the Town Clerk which option is appropriate for your filing.
- How do I prepare and submit the application?
- Enter the business and owner details, sign only in front of the Town Clerk or notary, and file the completed application with the Town Clerk. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. The form calls for a notary public; confirm with the Town Clerk that a remotely notarized signature meets its filing requirements.
- How often must the certificate be renewed?
- The form states that the certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
Business Certificate Application in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.