Barrington, RI · Bristol County
Certificate of Trade Name
This certificate identifies the owner or owners and business details for a trade name conducted at a Barrington address, for filing with the Town of Barrington.
- 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 certify who owns a business conducted under a trade name, provide its Barrington street address and type of business, and submit the information to the Town Clerk’s Office. The form also includes a section for an owner or owners to request withdrawal from the business listing. It lists a $10 filing fee payable to the Town of Barrington and spaces for department approvals.
Who needs it
Business owners certifying a trade name for a business conducted at a Barrington address can use this form to file owner and business information with the Town Clerk’s Office.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the owner or owners signing the certificate must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Trade Name from the Town of Barrington.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the owner names, contact information, business name, Barrington street address, and type of business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the certificate’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or owners sign before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the notarized form and the $10 fee with the Town Clerk’s Office; check on department approvals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barrington. 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 this trade-name certificate?
- Complete the owner and business details, sign before a notary, and submit the form and the $10 filing fee to the Town Clerk’s Office. Check with the office about department approvals.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The owner or owners signing the certificate must appear before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Rhode Island authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature remotely; confirm the filing process with the Town Clerk’s Office.
- What if I am unsure about filing or department approvals?
- The form lists department approval spaces and a $10 filing fee payable to the Town of Barrington. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.