Dudley, MA · Worcester County
Business Certificate (DBA) Application
This business certificate application records a business name, location, and ownership details for individuals or corporations conducting business in Dudley.
- 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
Use this form to file a business certificate with the Dudley Town Clerk for a business conducted under the name listed on the application. The form provides for a new filing, renewal, or amendment and asks for the business location, contact information, and the names and addresses of the individual or corporation conducting the business. The certificate is effective for four years, and the form says a statement under oath must be filed with the Town Clerk when a business is discontinued, retired, or withdrawn.
Who needs it
Individuals or corporations conducting business in Dudley under a business title should file this certificate with the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath or affirmation before the Town Clerk, an assistant, or a notary; each person signing the preceding document swears or affirms its contents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Dudley Business Certificate application from the Town’s website.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the business title, location, contact details, and information for the individual or corporation conducting the business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the oath or affirmation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and swear or affirm that the application’s contents are truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed certificate with the Dudley Town Clerk and confirm any submission requirements with the office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dudley. 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 oath on this business certificate?
- Complete the application, then appear before a commissioned online notary by video and swear or affirm that its contents are truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form provides an oath or affirmation before the Town Clerk, an assistant, or a notary. The signer must swear or affirm the application’s contents in the official’s presence.
- 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 Dudley Town Clerk whether a remotely notarized certificate meets the Town’s filing requirements.
- What if I am unsure about filing or renewal requirements?
- The form states that the certificate is effective for four years and should be renewed every four years. For filing details or questions about your situation, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Dudley
Business Certificate (DBA) Application in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.