Cohasset, MA · Norfolk County
Business Certificate (DBA)
This Business Certificate (DBA) registers a business name and address in Cohasset, with the application filed by the business owners and submitted to the 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 one-page certificate to declare the business name, Cohasset address, owners, and business description. The form says the certificate remains in force for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues; it also provides space for the Town Clerk to record the expiration date. Each owner signing the application must sign in the presence of a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners conducting business under a business title in Cohasset use this certificate to provide the business and owner details requested by the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn statement, or jurat, requiring each signing owner to appear before the notary, swear or affirm the contents, and sign the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
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, business description, phone number, and email address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owners who will sign.
- 4
Sign During the Video Appointment
Appear before the notary, swear or affirm that the contents are truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge, and sign.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized certificate to the Cohasset Town Clerk and confirm any filing questions with the clerk.
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 get my Cohasset Business Certificate notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Each signing owner must appear on video, swear or affirm the statement, and sign before the notary.
- Do I need every listed owner to sign before the notary?
- The form provides spaces for up to three owners and says signatures must be made in the presence of a notary. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure which owners must sign.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement during a video appointment.
- What happens after I submit the certificate?
- The form states that the certificate is in force for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. The Town Clerk completes the expiration date field.