Springfield, MA · Hampden County
Business Certificate Discontinuance Statement
This statement records a business certificate discontinuance or related change for people ending, leaving, joining, or changing the residence or business location associated with a Springfield business or partnership.
- 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The statement lets the named person or persons declare that they have discontinued, retired from, withdrawn from, or joined a business, or report a change in residence or business location shown on a previously filed Business Certificate. The form says the certificate was filed with the Springfield City Clerk and cites Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 110, Section 5. It includes an oath affirming that the statement is true to the signers’ knowledge and belief.
Who needs it
People named on a Springfield Business Certificate may use this statement to report discontinuance, withdrawal, joining, or a change in residence or business location.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Statement
Get the Business Certificate Discontinuance Statement from the City of Springfield.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicable business, residence, location-change, and signer information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign as directed in the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized statement to the Springfield City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 notarize this Springfield business certificate statement online?
- Complete the statement, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Take the oath and sign as directed during the session, then submit the completed form to the Springfield City Clerk.
- Do I need to take an oath for this form?
- Yes. The form says the named person or persons personally appear before a notary and make oath that the statement is true to their knowledge and belief.
- Can I report a change in my business location with this statement?
- Yes. The form includes a section to report a change in the business location or residence shown on a Business Certificate filed with the Springfield City Clerk.
- Will Springfield accept an online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Check whether the Springfield City Clerk accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate Discontinuance Statement in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.