Cummington, MA · Hampshire County
Business Certificate (DBA)
This Business Certificate (DBA) records a business name, location, and owner information for people conducting a business in Cummington who file the certificate with the 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 this one-page certificate to declare the business title, business location, mailing address, contact information, and the names and residence addresses of its owners. The form provides fields for a new or renewed certificate and says it remains in effect for four years, with renewal required every four years while the business continues. It also says an oath statement must be filed with the Town Clerk when an owner discontinues, retires, or withdraws from the business.
Who needs it
People conducting a business in Cummington under a business title use this certificate to report the business and its owners to the Town Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Cummington Business Certificate (DBA) form from the Town of Cummington.
- 2
Fill In Business and Owner Details
Enter the business title, location, contact information, and owner names and residence addresses.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the oath required by the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary, sign when instructed, and swear that the statement is true.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed certificate with the Cummington Town Clerk.
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 the Cummington Business Certificate?
- Enter the business and owner details, then sign in front of a notary and take the oath shown on the form. Submit the completed certificate to the Cummington Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate before meeting the notary?
- No. The form says to sign only in the presence of a Notary Public. Each named signer should wait to sign until appearing before the notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath by video; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- When does the business certificate need renewal?
- The form says the certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
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Business Certificate (DBA) in other Massachusetts cities
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