East Greenwich, RI · Kent County
Trade Name Certificate Cancellation
This certificate lets the owner or owners of a business registered under a trade name in East Greenwich request cancellation of their names as its 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
Use this form when the owner or owners are no longer connected with a concern doing business under a trade name registered at the East Greenwich Town Clerk’s office and want their names cancelled as owners. The form identifies the business name, location, and Trade Name Certificate number, and includes an oath that the signed statement is true. The owner or owners submit the completed certificate to the Town Clerk.
Who needs it
An owner or owners no longer connected with a concern registered under a trade name at the East Greenwich Town Clerk’s office can use this form to request cancellation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Trade Name Certificate Cancellation form from the Town of East Greenwich.
- 2
Fill In the Business Details
Enter the trade name, location, certificate number, and owner or owners’ information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary who can administer the oath.
- 4
Sign and Swear on Video
Appear before the notary, sign the statement, and swear that it is true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed certificate with the East Greenwich Town Clerk.
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 cancel a trade name certificate in East Greenwich?
- Complete the certificate with the business name, location, and Trade Name Certificate number. Sign and swear to the statement before a notary, then submit it to the East Greenwich Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s jurat says the signer appeared before a notary and swore that the signed statement is true.
- Can I take the oath before a commissioned online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Ask the Town Clerk whether it will accept this remotely notarized form.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The form names the East Greenwich Town Clerk’s office as the office where the trade name certificate was registered. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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