Norwell, MA · Plymouth County
Business Certificate (DBA)
This business certificate records the business name, address, owners, and business description for people conducting a business in the Town of Norwell.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Norwell · Norwell, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- townofnorwell.net
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Norwell’s Business Certificate (DBA) records the business name and address, the names and residence addresses of its owners, and a description of the business. The form states that the certificate is effective for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues; it also asks owners to contact the Town Clerk’s Office if the business closes or is sold.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business title in Norwell complete this certificate with the business, owner, residence, and contact information requested.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat: each listed owner signs in the notary’s presence and swears or affirms that the document’s contents are truthful and accurate to their knowledge and belief.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Norwell Business Certificate (DBA) from the Town Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Complete the business name and address, owner names and residence addresses, business description, and requested contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each listed owner signs before the notary and swears or affirms that the form’s contents are truthful and accurate to their knowledge and belief.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed certificate to the Norwell Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norwell. 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 Norwell Business Certificate?
- Enter the business and owner information requested. Each listed owner must sign in front of a notary and swear or affirm that the information is truthful and accurate to their knowledge and belief. Submit the completed certificate to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs each listed owner to sign in the notary’s presence and includes a jurat for the notary to record the oath or affirmation.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Ask the Town Clerk whether the completed form meets its submission requirements.
- How long is the business certificate effective?
- The form states that a certificate is effective for four years and must be renewed every four years while the business continues. Contact the Norwell Town Clerk’s Office if the business closes or is sold; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Business Certificate (DBA) in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.