Cummington, MA · Hampshire County
Business Certificate Amendment or Discontinuance
This form amends or discontinues a Cummington business certificate and is filed by the business owner or owners making a change to the certificate.
- 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 amend or discontinue a business certificate for a business operating under a business name in Cummington. It provides options to report discontinuance, a business address change, a change of ownership or owner residence, or an owner's resignation, retirement, or withdrawal; it also includes an option for an executor or administrator to report an owner's death. The form states a $25 fee, with no charge for the owner-deceased option.
Who needs it
Business owners named on a Cummington business certificate should use this form to report a listed change or discontinue the business certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate Amendment or Discontinuance form from the Town of Cummington.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the business name and owner details, then mark the applicable reason for amendment or discontinuance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign only when directed by the notary, who will administer the oath.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized form to the Town of Cummington and confirm filing instructions with the town clerk if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cummington. 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 this business certificate amendment?
- Fill in the business and owner details, select the applicable reason for amendment or discontinuance, and sign in the presence of a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed form to the town.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form says to sign only in the presence of a Notary Public and includes an oath stating that the statement is true.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath by video; sign during the online session.
- What changes can I report on this form?
- The form lists business discontinuance, a change of business address, a change of ownership or owner residence, an owner's resignation or retirement/withdrawal, and an owner's death.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form is for the Town of Cummington. For filing instructions or questions about the fee, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Cummington
Business Certificate Amendment or Discontinuance in other Hampshire County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.