Kingston, MA · Plymouth County
Business Certificate Discontinuance or Change Form
This form reports a business discontinuance, a person’s withdrawal or death, or a change of business location or residence to the Kingston 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Use this form to report that a business has been discontinued, that a person has withdrawn from or died while connected with a business or partnership, or that a business location or residence has changed. The form identifies the business and its existing certificate, records the change, and includes an oath that the statements are true. The form lists a $20 fee and refers to a Business Certificate filed with the Kingston Town Clerk.
Who needs it
A business owner, executor or administrator, or other listed individual submits this form to report a discontinuance, withdrawal, death, or address change.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate Discontinuance or Change Form from the Kingston Town website.
- 2
Fill in the Applicable Section
Complete Part A for discontinuance, death, or withdrawal, or Part B for a change of business location or residence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign
Appear before the notary by video, take the oath, and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
Submit the completed form and the listed $20 fee to the Kingston Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingston. 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 submit a Business Certificate Discontinuance or Change Form?
- Complete the applicable section, take the oath and sign before a notary, then submit the form and $20 fee to the Kingston Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the above-named person appeared before the notary and made oath that the statements are true.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who signs if the person named in the form is deceased?
- Part A provides for the signature of an executor or administrator of the estate when the person is deceased.