Marion, MA · Plymouth County
Business Certificate Renewal Form
This form renews a Marion business certificate registering a business name, and is filed by the business owner or corporate officers with the Marion 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
The form records a business entity’s name, DBA, addresses, business description, and owner or officer information. Marion businesses use it to renew a certificate when continuing to conduct business under that title; the form says the certificate lasts four years and must be renewed every four years. It also notes that registration does not establish the legality of the business, satisfy zoning requirements, or trademark the business name.
Who needs it
A business owner or corporate officer seeking to renew Marion’s certificate for a business conducted under a registered title should complete and file this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn jurat stating the signer appeared, showed satisfactory identification, and swore or affirmed the contents; the listed owner or officers sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate Renewal Form from the Town of Marion.
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Complete the Form
Enter the business, DBA, address, and owner or officer details. Do not sign until you are with the notary or Town Clerk.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, show satisfactory identification, and swear or affirm the form’s contents as directed.
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Submit to the Town
File the completed renewal with the Marion Town Clerk.
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 renew a Marion business certificate?
- Complete the renewal form, have the listed owner or officers sign before a notary or Town Clerk, then submit it to the Marion Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form says each listed owner or officer must sign in the presence of a notary or Town Clerk. Its notary section requires the signer to swear or affirm the document’s contents.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm the Town Clerk will accept the completed form.
- How long does the business certificate last?
- The form states that a certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- Where should I file the renewal?
- Submit the completed certificate to the Marion Town Clerk. The form lists a $20 fee; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.