Lunenburg, MA · Worcester County
Business Identity Certificate Application
This application records a business name, location, owners, and business details for people conducting business in Lunenburg who file a certificate with the 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 application lets the person or people conducting a business in Lunenburg declare its business name, address, nature of business, and identifying and contact information. The form calls for a new or renewal certificate and states that the certificate is valid for four years. It also says the Town Clerk must be notified if the business is discontinued or its residence or location changes.
Who needs it
People conducting a business in Lunenburg under a business title covered by the form should file it with the Town Clerk, unless an exemption stated on the form applies.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating that the named person or people personally appear, establish identity, and swear that the statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Business Identity Certificate Application from the Town of Lunenburg.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name, location, contact details, nature of business, and information for the person or people conducting it.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the form’s oath and jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear before the notary, establish your identity, and swear that the statements are true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and fee to the Lunenburg Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lunenburg. 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 a Lunenburg Business Identity Certificate?
- Complete the application with the business and owner details, take the oath before a notary, and submit it to the Lunenburg Town Clerk. The form lists a $25 fee.
- Do I need to notarize this business certificate?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the named person or people to personally appear before a notary and swear that the statements are true.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its notaries effective January 1, 2024. Use a commissioned online notary for the oath, and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who may not need to file this certificate?
- The form says the certificate is not required for a corporation doing business under its true corporate name or a partnership using a title that includes the true surname of a partner.