Auburn, MA · Worcester County
Business Certificate and Change or Discontinuance Statement
This form registers an Auburn business name and provides statements for reporting a business discontinuance, withdrawal, change of residence or location, or a deceased person’s removal from a certificate.
- 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
Auburn’s three-page form is used to file a business certificate with the Auburn Town Clerk’s Office and to report a discontinuance, withdrawal, change of residence or business location, or a deceased person’s removal from a certificate. The form states that the certificate is not a business license or permission to operate in a particular zone, and that it lasts four years before renewal is required. It also includes a disclaimer for the filer to acknowledge.
Who needs it
People filing an Auburn business certificate, or reporting a listed change, withdrawal, discontinuance, or deceased person’s removal from a business certificate, use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath stating that the named person or persons appeared and swore the statement is true; those named signers appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Auburn’s three-page Business Certificate and Change or Discontinuance Statement.
- 2
Fill In the Applicable Section
Enter the business details and complete the section that applies to your filing. Review the disclaimer.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the oath included with your statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and sign as directed; the named signer or signers must take the oath.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form to the Auburn Town Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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 an Auburn business certificate?
- Complete the applicable business certificate or change statement, take the oath before a notary, and submit the form to the Auburn Town Clerk’s Office. The form lists a $60 fee for the certificate.
- Do I need to renew my Auburn business certificate?
- The form says a certificate is in force for four years from its issue date and must be renewed every four years while the business continues.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when the notarization requirements are met.
- What if I am unsure which section to complete?
- The form covers a new business certificate as well as discontinuance, withdrawal, changes, and a deceased person’s removal. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.