Cohasset, MA · Norfolk County
Business Certificate (DBA) Application
This Business Certificate (DBA) application declares the business name, location, owners, and business details for people conducting a business under a title in the Town of Cohasset.
- 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 certificate to declare that a business is conducted under a business name at an address in Cohasset, and to identify its owners and business details. The form includes a $50 fee and a $20 renewal fee. It states that a certificate remains in force for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues; the Town Clerk section records the expiration date.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business title at a Cohasset address can use this certificate to declare the business and identify its owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat with an oath or affirmation: each listed owner signs in the notary’s presence, then swears or affirms the contents are truthful and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate (DBA) application from the Town of Cohasset.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name and address, owner information, description, phone number, email, and requested identification number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for each owner who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in the notary’s presence and swear or affirm that the form’s contents are truthful and accurate.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized certificate to the Town of Cohasset and check with the clerk about filing details.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cohasset. 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 Cohasset Business Certificate?
- Enter the business name, address, owner details, and other requested information. Each owner must sign in front of a notary and swear or affirm that the contents are truthful and accurate.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form directs each owner to sign in the presence of a notary and includes an oath or affirmation. Do not sign before your notary appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- How often does the business certificate need renewal?
- The form says a certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
Business Certificate (DBA) Application in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.