Westminster, MA · Worcester County
Business Certificate
The Business Certificate declares the name and address of a business and the people conducting it for filing with the Westminster 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
This form declares that a business is conducted under a specified title and address by the people named on the certificate. The form identifies the Town Clerk’s Office and includes a jurat in which the named person swears the statement is true. It also states that a certificate remains in force for four years and must be renewed within six months after its expiration date to avoid lapsing.
Who needs it
People named as conducting a business under a particular title and at a particular address can use this certificate for filing with the Westminster Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat: each person named as appearing before the official swears that the statement is true and signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business Certificate from the Town of Westminster website.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business title and address, and list the people conducting the business and their residences.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary, and check with the Town Clerk if you are unsure about acceptance.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and swear that the completed statement is true, as the form’s jurat requires.
- 5
Submit to the Town Clerk
File the completed certificate with the Westminster Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westminster. 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 and file this business certificate?
- Fill in the business title, address, and named persons, then take the completed form to a notary or another official listed in its jurat. Submit it to the Westminster Town Clerk.
- Do I need to swear that the information is true?
- Yes. The jurat says the person appearing before the official makes an oath that 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 a remotely notarized certificate will be accepted.
- How long does a business certificate remain in force?
- The form says a certificate is in force for four years from its issue date. It must be renewed within six months of expiration to avoid lapsing.
Business Certificate in other Worcester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.