Hatfield, MA · Hampshire County
Business Certificate
This business certificate identifies the people conducting business under a business title in Hatfield and is filed with the Hatfield 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
The form records the business title, its Hatfield street address, and the full names and residence or mailing addresses of the people conducting the business. It states that it is made under Chapter 110, Section 5 of the General Laws and provides for filing with the Town Clerk. The certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
Who needs it
People conducting a business in Hatfield under a business title use this form to identify themselves and provide the business’s Hatfield address.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an oath block stating that the named people personally appeared and swore the statement is true; those named signers must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate from the Town of Hatfield.
- 2
Fill In the Certificate
Enter the business title, Hatfield street address, and each named person’s full name and residence or mailing address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the oath section and confirm the Town Clerk accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
The named signers appear before the notary by video, take the oath, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed certificate with the Hatfield Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hatfield. 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 a Hatfield business certificate?
- Complete the form with the business title, Hatfield street address, and each named person’s full name and residence or mailing address. Signers take the oath, then submit the certificate to the Hatfield Town Clerk.
- Do I need to renew this business certificate?
- The form says the certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can take the oath by video when the form and filing office accept remote notarization.
- Who signs the oath section?
- The people named in the certificate personally appear and swear that the statement is true. The form provides for the oath to be taken before a Town Clerk or Notary Public.
- What if I’m unsure about filing or signing requirements?
- The form is filed with the Hatfield Town Clerk. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about filing or whether a remote notarization will be accepted.
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