Billerica, MA · Middlesex County
Business Certificate
This two-page form combines a sworn business certificate with a home occupation application for people conducting a business under a business name in Billerica.
- 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, names of the people conducting the business, location, contact details, and signatures; its statement is sworn before a notary. For a home occupation, the applicant completes the reverse-side application and obtains Building Inspector approval before completing the business certificate and filing it with the Town Clerk’s Office. The form states that a filing fee applies and lists the business certificate fee as $30.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business title in Billerica use this certificate; home occupation applicants must also complete the application and obtain Building Inspector approval.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate includes an oath block stating the named person appeared and swore the statement is true; the applicant signs before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the two-page Business Certificate form from the Town of Billerica.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business certificate details. For a home occupation, complete that application first and obtain Building Inspector approval.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the certificate’s oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the business certificate as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed form with the Billerica Town Clerk’s Office and pay the filing fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Billerica. 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 and file the Billerica Business Certificate?
- Complete the home occupation application first if applicable and obtain Building Inspector approval. Then complete the business certificate, sign its oath before a notary, and file it with the Town Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need Building Inspector approval before filing?
- For a home occupation, the form says the application must be completed and approved by the Building Inspector before the other side is completed and filed with the Town Clerk’s Office.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Billerica Town Clerk’s Office whether it accepts a remotely notarized version before filing.
- What is the filing fee and how long is the certificate in effect?
- The form lists a $30 filing fee and says business certificates are in effect for four years from the date of issue, after which they should be renewed.
- What if I am unsure whether the form is complete?
- The form requires Building Inspector approval for a home occupation and filing with the Town Clerk’s Office. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate in other Middlesex County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.