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The Rockland County Clerk files business certificates
for individuals or partners doing business in Rockland County under
an assumed name. Business Certificate forms are available at our
office or can be downloaded through this site. For further information
or to download forms, review our Business Certificate FAQ’s
or call us at (845) 708-7222.
- What
is a Business Certificate?
- How
do I file a Business Certificate?
- How
much does it cost to file a Business Certificate
- How
do I change a certificate I already filed?
- How
do I discontinue a business?
- How
do I get a N.Y.S. sales tax I.D. number?
- Where
can I find other links or download forms?
- What is a Business Certificate?
A Business Certificate is a legal document which can be
filed in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, by an individual
or group of individuals who wish to conduct business in the County
of Rockland under an assumed name. You may be required to have
a Business Certificate to be licensed by other agencies, or for
tax or insurance purposes.
- How do I file a Business
Certificate?
Obtain a "Business Certificate" or "Business Certificate For Partners"
form from a stationary store, or the Rockland County Clerk’s
Office, Rockland County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street, Suite
100, New City, New York 10956, telephone number (845)708-7222.
Search the computer in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office
to determine if the name you intend to call your business is already
being used. If the name is already in use, an alternative name
should be selected.
Complete the appropriate Business Certificate form, appear at
the Land Records counter in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office
with the form, the fees noted below, and official picture identification.
- How much does it cost to
file a Business Certificate?
$25 to file a Business Certificate
$ 1 for the form
$ 5 for each certified copy
$31 Total — includes form, filing, and 1 certified copy.
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN CASH OR BY MONEY ORDER. (NO PERSONAL
CHECKS)
Make money orders payable to "Rockland County Clerk"
- How do I change a certificate
I already filed?
Use the "Amended Business Certificate" form to make changes
such as addresses or partners. The fees are the same as noted
in question #3 above.
- How do I discontinue a business?
Use the "Certificate of Discontinuance of Business" or
"Certificate of Discontinuance of Business as Partners" form.
There is no fee to file this form. There is a $1 fee for the form.
- How do I get a N.Y.S. sales
tax I.D. number?
Call 1-800-462-8100.
- Where can I find other links
or download forms?
NYS
Department of Taxation
Blumberg
Legal Forms
Corporation
Filings & UCC Forms and Information
Licensing
for Electricians, Home Improvement Inspectors, Plumbers, Towers
Federal Tax
I.D.s
Information
(Federal) for Starting a Business
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