Canton, MA · Norfolk County
Business Certificate
This Business Certificate records the name, address, and owner or partners of a business operating under a title other than their real name, for filing with the Canton city 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
The certificate identifies the business title, Canton street address, and full names and residences of the people conducting the business. The form text says a certificate remains in effect for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. File it with the city clerk when conducting business under a title other than the owner’s or partners’ real name; file a statement if a listed person withdraws or the business location or residence changes.
Who needs it
People conducting business in Canton under a title other than their real name must file the certificate with the city clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; each person named as conducting the business signs the certificate before a notary or the city clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Canton Business Certificate form and review its fields and notary acknowledgment.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business title and Canton street address, and list each person’s full name and residence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary if using remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certificate during the online session as directed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed certificate to the Canton city clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canton. 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 file a Canton Business Certificate?
- Complete the form with the business title, Canton address, and each person’s full name and residence. Sign as required, then submit it to the Canton city clerk.
- Do I need to renew this certificate?
- The form states that the certificate is in force for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Canton city clerk whether the completed form can be filed after online notarization.
- What if the business location or an owner’s residence changes?
- The form text says a statement under oath must be filed with the city clerk when a listed person’s residence or the business location changes. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.