Pelham, MA · Hampshire County
Business Certificate
This Business Certificate declares the title and location of a business and names the people conducting it for filing with the Town of Pelham.
- 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 a business title, its location, and the full names and residences of the people conducting the business. It cites Chapter 110, §5 of the General Laws and includes a sworn statement that the information is true. The completed certificate has a town receipt-and-recording section; contact the city or town clerk about filing procedures and any timing requirements.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a stated title can use this certificate to declare the business name, location, and the people conducting it.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat stating the named person appeared and swore the statement is true; the above-named signer signs in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Business Certificate PDF from the Town of Pelham.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business title and location, and list the full names and residences of the people conducting it.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city or town clerk about acceptance.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the remote session and swear that the statement is true before signing as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the Town of Pelham according to the clerk’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pelham. 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 Pelham Business Certificate?
- Enter the business title and location, then list each person’s full name and residence. The named signer swears the statement is true before a notary, then submits the completed form to the Town of Pelham.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed in the presence of a notary public and includes a jurat for the signer to swear that the statement is true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the city or town clerk whether the Town of Pelham will accept the remotely notarized certificate.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form includes a Town of Pelham receipt-and-recording section. Ask the city or town clerk about submission procedures and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate in other Hampshire County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.