Bellingham, MA · Norfolk County
Business Certificate and Tax Statement
This form registers a business conducted under a business name in Bellingham and includes a tax certification for the applicant to file with the Bellingham 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
Use this form to declare the business name, its Bellingham street address, and the people conducting the business. The applicant also certifies that, to their best knowledge and belief, they have filed required state tax returns and paid required state taxes; the form says the license will not be issued unless this clause is signed. The certificate is public information, remains in effect for four years, and must be renewed every four years while the business operates.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business name in Bellingham should complete and file this certificate with the Town Clerk, including the tax certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Before me” oath block; the named signatories make oath before the notary that the foregoing statement is true.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate and Tax Statement from the Town of Bellingham.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the business name, address, signatory details, and tax certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the oath required by the form.
- 4
Make the Oath on Video
Meet the notary online and make oath that the foregoing statement is true before signing as directed.
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Submit to the Town Clerk
Follow the Town Clerk’s instructions to file the completed certificate and tax statement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bellingham. 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 business certificate?
- Enter the business name, Bellingham address, and requested personal details. Signatories make oath before the notary that the statement is true, and the applicant signs the tax certification.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Before me” oath block for the named signatories. Arrange to make the oath before a notary and follow the Town Clerk’s filing instructions.
- Can I use an online notary for this oath?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Book a commissioned online notary to make the oath by video.
- How long does the certificate remain in effect?
- The form states that the certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business is conducted. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.