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Business Certificates
All fictitious name certificates for businesses (commonly known as "doing business as" or "DBA certificates") are required to be filed with the Town Clerk. A Business Certificate allows consumers to identify and locate the proprietor of a business which goes by a name other than that of the proprietor. Maynard maintains a database of active DBA information.
Once filed, a certificate is valid for four years.
- Download the Business Certificate Application Form (PDF)
- Download the Business Certificate Discontinuance Form (PDF)
- Download the DBA Amendment Form (PDF)
If you are mailing in a document, please note that your signature must be notarized and include a check made out to the Town of Maynard.
Mailing Address: Town Clerk's Office, 195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Business Certificate (DBA) Fees:
- New Business Certificate or Renewal (4 Years) - $40
- Business Certificate Discontinuance - $20
- Business Certificate Amendment - $20
In the following instances a Business Certificate must be filed with the Town Clerk's Office:
Type of Business | Agency | Requirement | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Corporation doing business under a name other than their legal name | Town Clerk | File DBA Certificate | Every 4 years |
Sole proprietorships and partnerships doing business under a name that does not include surname of partner or proprietor | Town Clerk | File DBA Certificate | Every 4 years |
Massachusetts Business Trusts doing business under a name other than their exact legal name (see note) | Town Clerk | File DBA Certificate | Every 4 years |
Limited partnerships doing business under a name other than its true partnership name or a name which does not contain the words “Limited Partnership” | Town Clerk | File DBA Certificate | Every 4 years |
Limited Liability Companies doing business under a name other than their exact legal name | Town Clerk | File DBA Certificate | Every 4 years |
Note: Certain non-residents, such as foreign limited liability companies, must appoint the city or town clerk as their agent for service of process in accordance with MGL Chapter 227, s.5A