Randolph, MA · Norfolk County
Business Certificate/DBA
This Business Certificate/DBA records a business name, address, type of business, and owner information for applicants filing the certificate with the Randolph 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 certificate to declare that you conduct business under a title and provide the business details and owner or signing-officer information requested on the form. The form says the certificate is not a business license or proof of compliance with health, zoning, or town rules. It states that the certificate lasts four years and must be renewed; an oath must be filed with the Town Clerk when the business is discontinued, retired, renamed, or withdrawn from.
Who needs it
Business owners conducting business under a title in Randolph should file this certificate with the Town Clerk, including corporate owners who must provide the signing officer’s name and title.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block, and each listed owner or authorized corporate signing officer must sign in the presence of a Notary Public or the Town Clerk’s Office.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate/DBA form from the Randolph town website.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name, address, phone, nature of business, and owner information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary if you are using remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the online notary session and complete its acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the Randolph Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Randolph. 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 Randolph Business Certificate/DBA?
- Complete the business and owner details, sign before a Notary Public or at the Town Clerk’s Office, then submit the certificate to the Randolph Town Clerk.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- The form directs signatories to sign in the presence of a Notary Public or the Town Clerk’s Office and includes an acknowledgment block.
- Can I use an online notary for this certificate?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether a remotely notarized certificate meets filing requirements.
- How long does the Business Certificate remain in effect?
- The form states that the certificate is in effect for four years from its date of issue and must be renewed every four years while the business is conducted.
Business Certificate/DBA in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.