Warwick, RI · Kent County
Trade Name Certificate
This certificate identifies the sole owner or owners, business name, and Warwick business location for people filing a trade name with the Warwick City Clerk’s Office.
- 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 records the name and address of the sole owner or owners of a business conducted under a trade name at a Warwick location. The form is filed with the Warwick City Clerk’s Office and lists a $10 registration fee. Owners complete the certificate, sign it, and swear that its statements are true before a notary.
Who needs it
People who are sole owners of a business conducted under a trade name at a Warwick location can use this certificate for filing with the City Clerk’s Office.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Trade Name Certificate from the Warwick City Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owners’ names and addresses, trade name, and Warwick business location.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the form’s oath and jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary, sign, and swear that the statements are true.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed certificate and listed registration fee to the Warwick City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Warwick. 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 a Warwick Trade Name Certificate?
- Complete the certificate with the owner names, addresses, business name, and Warwick location. Sign and swear to the statements before a notary, then submit it to the Warwick City Clerk’s Office with the listed $10 registration fee.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the named signer appeared before the notary and swore the statements were true.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island law allows a commissioned online notary to notarize for a remotely located individual under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Ask the Warwick City Clerk’s Office about accepting your completed form.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form identifies the City of Warwick City Clerk’s Office at Warwick City Hall. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Warwick
Trade Name Certificate in other Kent County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.