Russell, MA · Hampden County
Doing Business As Certificate
This certificate registers a business name and provides a separate section to report changes or discontinuance; business owners submit it to the Russell 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 the certificate to register the name under which a business is conducted, including its address, contact information, business description, and the names and residences of its owners. The second page provides a statement for reporting discontinuance or changes such as a new business address, ownership changes, or an owner’s death. The form says the certificate lasts four years and that changes or discontinuance must be reported to the Town Clerk.
Who needs it
Business owners registering a business name in Russell, or reporting discontinuance or changes to the business, ownership, or owner residence, use this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat: each named signer signs in the notary’s presence and swears or affirms that the document’s contents are truthful and accurate to their knowledge and belief.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Doing Business As Certificate from the Town of Russell.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the business details and owner information, or complete the section for reporting changes or discontinuance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign while the notary observes and complete the form’s oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate or change statement to the Russell Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Russell. 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 file the Doing Business As Certificate in Russell?
- Complete the certificate or change statement, sign before a notary, and submit it to the Russell Town Clerk. The form says changes or discontinuance must be reported to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form directs signers to sign in the presence of a notary and includes a jurat where each signer swears or affirms the document’s contents.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations effective January 1, 2024. Confirm with the Russell Town Clerk that an online-notarized certificate meets its filing requirements.
- What if I am unsure which changes to report?
- The form lists business discontinuance, changes to owner residence or business address, and ownership changes. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Doing Business As Certificate in other Hampden County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.