Chester, MA · Hampden County
Business Certificate Application
This application records a business name, address, and owner information with the Chester Town Clerk; the business owner or owners complete and file it with the required payment.
- 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 Business Certificate Application records the business name and address, owner details, and a declaration that the information is true and complete. The form states that the certificate is valid for four years from its issue date, costs $40, and must be renewed every four years while the business continues to operate. Submit the completed form and payment to the Chester Town Clerk's Office.
Who needs it
A business owner or owners named on the application complete it to file the business information and declaration with the Chester Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an oath block stating the filer personally appeared and made oath; the owner signing the declaration signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Get the Application
Download the Business Certificate Application from the Chester Town Clerk.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the business and owner information, then review the declaration for accuracy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the form's oath block.
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
Personally appear by video, take the oath, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed form and $40 payment to the Chester Town Clerk's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chester. 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 Chester Business Certificate Application?
- Fill in the business and owner information, sign the declaration before a notary for the oath, and submit the completed form with the $40 fee to the Chester Town Clerk's Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes an oath block for a person who personally appears and swears the statement is true. Sign before the notary and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Ask the Chester Town Clerk if you have questions about accepting a remotely notarized form.
- How much does filing cost, and when must I renew?
- The form lists a $40 filing fee. It says the certificate is valid for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues to operate.
Business Certificate Application in other Hampden County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.