Business Certificates
Register your Business:
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 110, Section 5 states “Any person conducting business in the Commonwealth under any title other than the real name of the person conducting business, whether individually or as a partnership, shall file in the Office of the Clerk of every city or town where an office of any such person or partnership may be situated…”. There are two exceptions to this statute:
- If you are incorporated. (Please provide this office with a copy of the Articles of Corporation for your business for our records). However, if you are incorporated but doing business under a different name, you are still required to obtain a Business Certificate.
- If you are operating a business under your own full name (e.g. Jane Doe Construction).
Please complete both pages of the Business Certificate Application and return it to this office. If you are renewing your Business Certificate, you must complete the Business Certificate Renewal Application. Notary services are available in our office at no charge.
The fee for your Business Certificate is $40.00, which must accompany your filing. Business Certificates are valid for four years.
Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (508) 539-1400 ext. 8561.