Amesbury, MA · Essex County
Business Certificate (Doing Business As)
This Doing Business As certificate records a business’s operating details and owner information for filing with the Amesbury City Clerk when conducting business in Amesbury.
- 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, Amesbury business location, type of business, hours, and owner contact information. The form says it must be filed with the City Clerk, remains in effect for four years, and must be renewed every four years while the business operates. It also states that the certificate is not proof of Board of Health compliance and that a statement under oath must be filed with the City Clerk when the business is discontinued, retired, or withdrawn.
Who needs it
Business owners conducting business in Amesbury under a business name who need to file this certificate with the City Clerk should complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath block stating the named signatories personally appeared and swore the statement is true; sign before a notary unless signing at the City Clerk’s Office.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Business Certificate (Doing Business As) form from the City of Amesbury.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business location, type, hours, owner information, and contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the form’s signature and oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and take the oath during your online video session with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed certificate to the Amesbury City Clerk for filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Amesbury. 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 Amesbury business certificate notarized?
- Complete the certificate, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the oath during the video session, and submit the completed form to the Amesbury City Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this certificate?
- The form says a notary public must witness signatures unless the certificate is signed at the City Clerk’s Office. It also includes an oath that the statement is true.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Amesbury City Clerk whether the completed online-notarized form meets its filing requirements.
- How often must I renew the certificate?
- The form says the certificate is effective for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business is being conducted. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.