Lincoln, RI · Providence County
Trade Certificate
This certificate identifies the owners and location of a business conducted under a trade name, for the owners to file with the Town of Lincoln.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Lincoln · Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- lincolnri.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 business name, the city or town where the business is conducted, and the names and signatures of all owners. Each owner swears that the statements are true, and the form lists a $10 filing fee. Use it to file a trade certificate with the Town of Lincoln; contact the city or town clerk if you need to confirm filing details.
Who needs it
Owners of a business conducted under a trade name use this certificate to identify the business and swear that the information they provide is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Trade Certificate PDF from the Town of Lincoln.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the business name, location, and each owner’s name. Leave the oath and notary portion for the appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment and ensure all owners who must sign can attend.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner appears before the notary, signs, and swears that the statements are true.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed certificate with the Town of Lincoln and account for the $10 filing fee listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincoln. 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 trade certificate in Lincoln?
- Complete the certificate with the business name, location, and all owners’ names and signatures. Each owner swears to the statements before a notary. The form lists a $10 filing fee; confirm filing details with the Town of Lincoln.
- Do I need every business owner to sign?
- The form says signatures of all owners must be provided. It includes spaces for owners to print their names and sign, and the owners personally appear and swear that the statements are true.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Book an online appointment and sign during the video session.
- Where should I submit the completed certificate?
- The form is a certificate for filing and lists a $10 filing fee. For submission instructions or questions about where to file, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.