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Business Certificate
BUSINESS CERTIFICATE

In order to file a new Business Certificate, you must first contact the Building Department (508-674-5731), located at 68 Stevens Road.  The Building Inspector will issue either a letter of approval or denial. If a letter of approval is given, you will need to complete the Application for a Business Certificate. The application, along with your letter of approval from the Building Department are filed at the Town Clerk's Office at 81 Main St.  The filing fee is $40.00 and the Certificate is good for 4 years.


HOME OFFICE BUSINESSES

For home office businesses you will be required to answer a set of questions (Customary Home Occupation Form) from the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Agent located Town Hall Annex at 68 Stevens Road (508) 674-5731 before a Business Certificate can be issued by the Town Clerk's Office at 81 Main St. The Building Inspector will either approve it or deny the request.


CLOSING A BUSINESS

To discontinue or withdrawal from a Business or Partnership, you will need to complete the Statement of Discontinuance or Withdrawal from Business or Partnership form and file it with the Town Clerk's Office at 81 Main St. The filing fee is $20.00.