East Greenwich, RI · Kent County
Trade Name Certificate
The Trade Name Certificate records the owners, business name, and business location for a business conducted in East Greenwich, and is filed by the business owner or owners.
- 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 certificate states who owns a business conducted under a particular name and gives the business location, owners’ addresses, and phone numbers. The form includes owner signatures, a notarial oath, a filing date, and a clerk section; it is used to file the statement with the Town of East Greenwich.
Who needs it
Business owners conducting a business in East Greenwich under a trade name use this form to certify the business name, location, and ownership.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat; each listed owner signing the certificate must appear before a notary and swear that the statement is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Trade Name Certificate from the Town of East Greenwich.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the business name and location, and the name, address, and phone number for each owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who will sign the certificate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs before the notary and swears that the statement is true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed certificate with the Town of East Greenwich.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Greenwich. 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 Trade Name Certificate?
- Enter the business name and location, each owner's name and address, and phone number. Each owner signs before a notary and swears that the statement is true.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial oath stating that the information is true, so each signing owner must appear before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm acceptance with the Town of East Greenwich before filing.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The form includes a clerk section and a filing date. Contact the Town of East Greenwich about filing procedures and fees; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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Trade Name Certificate in other Kent County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.