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Business Certificate Information 

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Business Certificate Application 

Note: This form is in PDF Format. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this form.

Filing a Business Certificate (MGL CH 110, § 5)

Who Must File?

	Any person conducting business under any title other than the complete real name of the owner, whether individually or as a partnership.

	Any corporation doing business in a name other than the corporate name. (Must be filed by a Corporate Officer)

Where Does One File?

	File with the Town Clerk, 6 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262 either in person or by mail, and in every city or town where an office of any such person, partnership, or corporation may be situated.

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What about a Change?

	Upon discontinuing, retiring or withdrawing from such business or partnership or in the case of a change of residence of such person or the location where business is conducted, such form must be filed with the Town Clerk.

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Does a Business Certificate Expire?

	A Business Certificate is in force and effect for four (4) years from the date of issue. A new filing must be made every four years as long as business is conducted.

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Do I have to display the Certificate?

No, but you must provide a copy upon request, during normal business hours, to any person who has purchased goods or services from such business.

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Fees

$20.00 - Business Certificate Filing (includes one certified copy)
$10.00 - Withdrawals, Discontinuances, Changes, etc. (includes on certified copy)

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Penalties

Violations of these provisions shall be subject to a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300) for each month during which such violation continues.

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By Mail

	Obtain a form from the Town Clerk or download one from this page. Fill the form out completely, except the expiration date. Sign the form before a notary public and mail it with a check or money order made out to the, "Town of Stockbridge". Please include a self addressed stamped envelope. 

Mail To:

Town of Stockbridge
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Main St
Stockbridge, MA 01262

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