Bedford, MA · Middlesex County
Business Certificate (DBA)
The Bedford Business Certificate (DBA) registers a business name and is filed by the people conducting the business in Bedford, including applicable corporate owners or officers.
- 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 certificate records the business name, Bedford business address, corporation name if applicable, owners or corporate officers, business description, and contact details. The form says it is a registration—not authorization that the business is legal, zoning approval, or trademark protection—and states that it remains effective for four years, then must be renewed every four years while the business continues. Use it to register or renew a business certificate with the Town of Bedford.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business name in Bedford file this certificate, including the listed owners or corporate officers when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat requiring each listed signer to swear or affirm the contents are truthful and accurate before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Bedford Business Certificate (DBA) from the Town of Bedford.
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Fill In the Certificate
Enter the business name and address, owner or officer details, business description, and requested contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in the notary’s presence and swear or affirm that the certificate’s contents are truthful and accurate.
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Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Bedford’s instructions to submit the notarized certificate.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bedford. 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 Bedford Business Certificate?
- Enter the requested business and owner or officer information, then sign in front of a notary who administers the oath or affirmation. Submit the completed certificate to the Town of Bedford.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certificate asks the named owner or corporate officers to sign in the notary’s presence and includes an oath or affirmation about the document’s contents.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm the Town of Bedford’s submission requirements before booking.
- What does the certificate register, and how long does it last?
- The form registers a business name, not its legality, zoning compliance, or trademark. It states the certificate lasts four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form is for the Town of Bedford. Check the town’s current filing instructions; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate (DBA) in other Middlesex County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.