Marion, MA · Plymouth County
Business Certificate (DBA) New or Renewal
This certificate registers a business name in Marion and is filed with the Town Clerk by the business owners or corporate officers named on the form.
- 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
Marion’s Business Certificate registers a business name and identifies where the business operates, its owners or corporate officers, and its business description. The form is for a new registration or renewal; it states that a certificate lasts four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. It does not authorize the legality of the business, satisfy zoning requirements, or trademark the business name.
Who needs it
Business owners or corporate officers conducting business under a business name in Marion use this certificate to register the name or renew its registration.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat requiring the listed owner or corporate officer to sign in the notary’s presence and swear or affirm that its contents are truthful and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download Marion’s Business Certificate (DBA) form and choose new or renewal.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the business name, address, owner or officer details, business description, and contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the listed signer or signers.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in the notary’s presence and swear or affirm that the form’s contents are truthful and accurate.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the Marion Town Clerk and check with the clerk if you have questions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 and file Marion’s business certificate?
- Complete the new or renewal certificate, have each listed owner or corporate officer sign before a notary, and submit it to the Town Clerk. The form includes a Town Clerk use section.
- Do I need to swear or affirm the information?
- Yes. The notary block says the signer swears or affirms that the document’s contents are truthful and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Marion Town Clerk whether the completed online-notarized certificate meets its submission requirements.
- How long does the business certificate last?
- The form states that a certificate is effective for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- What if I am unsure about filing or renewal details?
- The form identifies the Town Clerk for the certificate’s use and includes a Town Clerk use section. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.