Dover, MA · Norfolk County
DBA Business Certificate
This certificate declares a business name, type, and location for an owner conducting business in Dover, Massachusetts, and is filed 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
Dover’s DBA Business Certificate records the business name, type, business location, mailing address if different, and owner information. The form says it is filed in conformity with Chapter 110, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws. A certificate issued by the Town Clerk remains in effect for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues; the form also directs owners to file proper forms and fees if the business is discontinued or moved.
Who needs it
An owner conducting a business in Dover under a business name should complete this certificate and file it with the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs before the Town Clerk or a notary; the notarial block states the signer appeared and swore that the statement is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Dover DBA Business Certificate from the Town of Dover.
- 2
Complete the Business Details
Enter the business name, type, location, mailing address if different, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary, subject to the Town Clerk’s acceptance of the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign while appearing before the notary, who completes the oath section if the form is notarized.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed certificate and applicable fee with 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 complete the Dover DBA Business Certificate?
- Enter the business and owner details, then sign in the presence of the Town Clerk or a notary. Submit the completed certificate and applicable fee to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for this certificate?
- The form says it must be signed in the presence of the Town Clerk or a notary. Its notarial block records that the signer appeared and swore the statement is true.
- 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 Dover Town Clerk whether the office accepts this form with an online notarization; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- How long does the certificate remain in effect?
- The form states that a certificate issued by the Town Clerk is effective for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.