CT State Statutes require that a Trade Name Certificate be filed by anyone doing business in the Town of Branford under a "fictitious" name. Banks typically require a certified copy of a trade name certificate in order to open a business account. The recording fee is $20 for a five-year period, via cash or check payable to "Branford Town Clerk" (no credit/debit cards accepted.) You may add an additional $3.00 if a certified copy of the filing is required. The trade name form must be originally signed prior to recording.
To cancel a trade name certificate recorded with the Town Clerk, complete a cancellation form and record it with the Town Clerk. Filing fee of $20 (via cash or check to "Branford Town Clerk" applies.
For the appropriate fillable form(s), please visit https://business.ct.gov/knowledge-base/articles/trade-names?language=en_US
Please call 203-315-0678 if you have any questions.