Newbury, MA · Essex County
Business Certificate Application
This application records a business name, address, services, and owners for people conducting business in Newbury who file a new or renewal certificate 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
Use this form to apply for a new or renewed Business Certificate by stating the business title, address, services, and the names and addresses of its owners. The named person or persons must swear that the statement is true and sign in the presence of the Town Clerk or a Notary Public. The certificate is not a zoning approval or business license, and the form says it must be renewed every four years.
Who needs it
A person conducting business under a business title in Newbury must file this application for a new certificate, renewal, or applicable change in business status.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an oath block stating the named person or persons personally appeared and swore the statement is true; each signer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Business Certificate Application from the Town of Newbury.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the business name, address, services, and owner information. Leave the signature area unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Appear by video and sign the application as the notary administers the oath.
- 5
Submit To The Town Clerk
File the completed application with the Newbury Town Clerk and check with the clerk about submission requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newbury. 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 complete the Business Certificate Application?
- Enter the business and owner information, then sign the application in the presence of the Town Clerk or a Notary Public. Submit it to the Newbury Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form says signatures must be made only in the presence of the Town Clerk or a Notary Public, and includes an oath that the statement is true.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether they accept this form notarized online.
- How often does the certificate need to be renewed?
- The form states that Business Certificates are in effect for four years from the date of issue and must be renewed every four years thereafter.
Business Certificate Application in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.