Barre, MA · Worcester County
Business Certificate
This Business Certificate records the names, address, and business type of a business operating under a business title; the owner or named business representatives file it with the Barre 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 certificate declares the title under which a business is conducted, its location, and the names of the people conducting it. The form says certificates remain in effect for four years and must be renewed every four years. It also says a statement under oath must be filed with the Town Clerk when a person discontinues, retires, or withdraws from the business or partnership. Return the form with a $45 check payable to the Town of Barre.
Who needs it
People conducting a business under a business title in Barre use this form to provide business details to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath stating that the named persons personally appeared and swore the statement is true; those persons sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Business Certificate form from the Town of Barre.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business title, location, mailing address, named persons, phone number, and type of business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to take the oath and notarize the certificate.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign on Video
Appear by video, swear that the statement is true, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit It to the Town
Return the notarized certificate with a $45 check payable to the Town of Barre.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barre. 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 notarize the Barre Business Certificate online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video to take the oath and sign. Submit the notarized certificate and $45 check to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an oath stating that the named persons personally appeared before a notary and swore the statement is true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the Town Clerk will accept a remotely notarized certificate.
- What do I submit with the notarized certificate?
- The form directs you to return the completed certificate to the Town Clerk with a $45 check payable to the Town of Barre.
Business Certificate in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.