Somerset, MA · Bristol County
Business Certificate Application
Somerset business owners use this application to register or renew a business certificate with the Town Clerk when conducting business under a business name.
- 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 records the business name, ownership, location, activities, and contact details for a business operating in Somerset. The form requests a $40 fee and says the certificate is effective for four years, with renewal required every four years; the Town Clerk routes the application to town departments for any necessary action. The form also says an oath must be filed with the Town Clerk if the business is discontinued, retired, or withdrawn.
Who needs it
Business owners conducting business under a title in Somerset should file this application with the Town Clerk to apply for or renew a business certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating the signer appeared and swore the statement is true; owners who do not sign before the Town Clerk must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate Application from the Somerset Town Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide the requested business, ownership, address, activity, and contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary if you will not sign before the Town Clerk.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and swear that the statement on the form is true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the completed form and $40 fee to the Somerset Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Somerset. 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 get the business certificate application notarized?
- Complete the form, then sign and swear that the statement is true before a commissioned online notary by video. Submit the completed application and $40 fee to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form says business owners who do not sign in the presence of the Somerset Town Clerk must sign before a notary public.
- What does the form require me to provide?
- It asks for business and owner details, address, business activities, contact information, and a sworn signature. The form also requests a $40 fee.
- How often must I renew the business certificate?
- The form states that the certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate Application in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.