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What is needed to file a business certificate?: Complete the Application with Business Name, Business Address, Owner Name, Owner Address, Owner Phone Number, Signature and Type of Business. Mail or bring into Town Clerks Office at 149 Main Street Watertown MA 02472 and include $50.00 check made payable to Town of Watertown.

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1. Who has to file a business certificate?: Any person, partnership, or corporation conducting business in Watertown under a name other than their own or corporate name.

2. How much does a business certificate cost?: The cost in Watertown is $50.

3. How can I obtain the business certification form?: You can pick one up at the Town Clerk’s Office or download a copy here.

4. What is needed to file a business certificate?: Complete the Application with Business Name, Business Address, Owner Name, Owner Address, Owner Phone Number, Signature and Type of Business. Mail or bring into Town Clerks Office at 149 Main Street Watertown MA 02472 and include $50.00 check made payable to Town of Watertown.

5. Will I get a tax i.d. number when I file a business certificate?: No, the tax identification number comes from the Department of Revenue at the state level. You must apply to the State Department of Revenue for this number.

6. How often does a business certificate have to be renewed?: Every four years. If the business is discontinued, the Clerk's office must be notified. There is a $30 discontinuance fee.

7. What if the business address changes?: The applicant should come into the Clerk's office and file a change of address form. The cost is $50.

8. What if the ownership of the business changes?: If it is a complete change of ownership, a new business certificate must be filed, with a fee of $50.