Dover, MA · Norfolk County
Business Discontinuance Form
Dover’s Business Discontinuance Form records a business retirement, withdrawal, discontinuance, or change of residence or business location for filing with 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Use this form to report that you have retired from, withdrawn from, or discontinued a business, or that its location or your residence has changed. It records the business name, location, certificate filing details, and the filer’s statement; the form directs the filer to submit it to the Town Clerk and lists a $10 fee.
Who needs it
A business owner, or an executor or administrator for a deceased owner, may use this form to report a business discontinuance or a change in residence or business location.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Dover’s Business Discontinuance Form from the Town of Dover.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the business and certificate details, describe the discontinuance or change, and provide the required signature.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary, or plan to sign before the Town Clerk.
- 4
Sign on Video
If using online notarization, appear by video and swear that the statements in the form are true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form and applicable fee to the Dover Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dover. 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 the Business Discontinuance Form in Dover?
- Complete the form, take the oath before a notary public or the Town Clerk, and submit it to the Dover Town Clerk. The form lists a $10 fee.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form says it must be signed in the presence of the Town Clerk or a notary public. Its notary block requires the signer to swear that the statements are true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. The form offers signing before a Town Clerk or notary; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who signs if the business owner is deceased?
- The form specifies that an executor or administrator of the estate signs when the business owner is deceased.