Westfield, MA · Hampden County
Business Certificate Application
Westfield’s Business Certificate Application records the name, type, address, and contact details of a business conducted in the city, for filing by the individuals operating it.
- 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 application to declare a business name, describe the type of business, provide its Westfield location and contact information, and identify the individuals conducting it. The City Clerk’s Office accepts new and renewal filings for a $25 fee. The form states that filing a business certificate does not establish zoning compliance or serve as a license or permit to conduct business in Westfield.
Who needs it
Individuals conducting a business in Westfield under a business title file this certificate with the City Clerk’s Office as a new application or renewal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Business Certificate Application from the City of Westfield and check whether you are filing a new certificate or a renewal.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the business details and the names and addresses of the individuals conducting the business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to take the oath required by the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the notary section.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed application with the Westfield City Clerk’s Office and pay the $25 fee shown on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westfield. 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 Westfield Business Certificate Application?
- Fill in the business name, type, Westfield address, contact information, and names and addresses of the individuals conducting the business. Sign in front of a city official or notary, then file with the City Clerk’s Office and pay the stated $25 fee.
- Do I need to take an oath before signing this form?
- Yes. The form includes an oath stating that the information is true, and it says signatures must be made in the presence of a City Official or Notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath by video; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Does filing a business certificate give me a business license?
- No. The form states that a business certificate is not a license or permit to conduct business in Westfield, and filing does not imply compliance with the zoning ordinance.
Other forms in Westfield
Business Certificate Application in other Hampden County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.