Village of Gainesville, NY · Wyoming County
Certificate of Partnership
This certificate records the business address, partnership name, and names and residences of the people conducting business as partners for filing by the partners.
- 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 identifies the name under which partners intend to conduct business, the business address, and each partner’s full name and residence. It also asks whether the partners are successors to others who used the name. Partners complete and sign it when documenting a business conducted under a partnership name; confirm the appropriate filing process with the city, town or village if unsure.
Who needs it
Partners intending to conduct business under a partnership name can use this certificate to list the business address and the full names and residences of the partners.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two acknowledgment blocks; each partner signing the certificate should acknowledge their signature before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certificate
Get the Certificate of Partnership PDF and review its fields and acknowledgment blocks.
- 2
Fill In The Partnership Details
Enter the business name and address, partner names and residences, and successor information if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the certificate’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the certificate during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Certificate
Submit the completed certificate through the filing process confirmed with the appropriate local office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Gainesville. 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 Certificate of Partnership?
- Enter the partnership name and business address, then list each partner’s full name and residence. The form also asks whether the partners succeed others who used the name.
- Do I need every partner to sign before a notary?
- The certificate is signed by the partners, and it includes acknowledgment blocks for signatures. Confirm who must sign with the filing office if you are unsure.
- Can I notarize this certificate online?
- New York authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- Where should I ask about filing the certificate?
- The form describes the partnership and its business address but does not specify filing instructions. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Certificate of Partnership in other Wyoming County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.