Bedford, MA · Middlesex County
Business Certificate (DBA) Renewal
This renewal form updates Bedford’s registration of a business name and is filed by the business owners or corporate officers conducting business under that name in town.
- 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 renews a Bedford business certificate, also called a DBA, and records the business name, Bedford address, owners or corporate officers, and business description. The certificate is valid for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues to operate. The form states that registration does not authorize the business’s legality, satisfy zoning requirements, or trademark its name.
Who needs it
Business owners or corporate officers conducting business under a registered name in Bedford need this form to renew the business certificate every four years.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating that the signers appeared, provided satisfactory identification, and swore or affirmed the contents; each owner or officer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Renewal Form
Get the Bedford Business Certificate (DBA) Renewal form from the city.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name and address, owner or officer details, business description, and contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for each owner or officer who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary, provide satisfactory identification, and swear or affirm that the form’s contents are truthful and accurate.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized renewal and the $20 fee stated on the form to the Bedford city or town clerk.
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 renew a Bedford business certificate?
- Complete the renewal form, have each owner or officer sign before a notary, and submit it to the Bedford city or town clerk with the $20 fee stated on the form.
- Do I need to renew my DBA certificate every four years?
- The form says the certificate is valid for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues to operate.
- Can I sign this renewal with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Does this certificate make my business name a trademark?
- No. The form says that registering the business name does not trademark it and does not satisfy local or state zoning requirements.