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Are business certificates public documents?

April 26, 2017Business certificates documents public

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Are business certificates public documents?

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Yes. The business certificates are on file with the Town Clerk’s Office until one year after expiration, and may be viewed by anyone making a request. Copies are currently available for 20¢ a page. Does the filing of a business certificate protect me from others using the same name? No. The protection of a trademark (word, name, symbol or device) in Massachusetts is accomplished through the Secretary of State’s Office. Other information about starting a business in Massachusetts can be found on the State’s website .