Hatfield, MA · Hampshire County
Business Certificate for Corporation or LLC
This business certificate records the business name, Hatfield location, and responsible persons for a corporation or LLC conducting business in Hatfield, for filing 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
The form declares the business title, Hatfield street address, and the names and addresses of the persons associated with the business, including a person signing for a corporation or LLC. The form cites Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 110, Section 5, and is filed with the Hatfield town clerk. The certificate is effective for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
Who needs it
A corporation or LLC conducting business under a business title in Hatfield may use this form to provide its business details to the town clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an oath block stating the signer personally appeared and swore the statement is true; the named signer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Hatfield’s Business Certificate for Corporation or LLC from the town’s form page.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business title, Hatfield street address, and requested names and addresses.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the person signing the certificate.
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
Appear by video, swear that the statement is true, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
Submit the completed certificate to 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 get the business certificate notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29.
- Do I need to swear to the statement in front of a notary?
- The form’s notary block says the named signer personally appeared and made oath that the statement is true. The signer should complete that oath with the notary.
- Who files the completed certificate?
- The form says the certificate is received and entered in the office of the Hatfield town clerk. Contact the town clerk about filing procedures and any questions about the completed form.
- How often must this business certificate be renewed?
- The form states that the certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.