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All fictitious name certificates for businesses (commonly known as "doing business
as" or "dba" certificates) are required to be filed with the Town Clerk
in the community in which the business operates.
The dba files allow consumers to identify and locate the proprietor of a business
known by a name other than that of the proprietor. Once filed, a certificate is valid for four years. The fee for filing is
$25.00. *Certain non-residents, such as foreign limited liability companies, must appoint the
city or town clerk as their agent for service of process in accordance with MGL Chapter
227, s.5A. State law requires all dog owners
to license their dog(s). Lexington's deadline for dog licensing is
January 31st of each year. A license will be issued only if the owner has
evidence of a rabies vaccination which is valid as of the date of issuance. The fee for a
dog license is $15.00. Hunting, Fishing & Trapping Licenses may be obtained online . State Division of Fisheries & Wildlife.
The Lexington Town Clerk does not serve as an agent for state gaming and
fishing licenses.
DBA Certificates
Business Certificates (DBA) Dog Licenses
Hunting, Fishing & Trapping
Licenses Fuel Storage Registration Raffle Permit
Type of Business
Corporation doing business
under a name other than their exact legal name
Sole proprietorships and
partnerships doing business under a name that does not include surname of partner or
proprietor.
*Massachusetts Business
Trusts doing business under a name other than their exact legal name
Limited partnerships doing
business under a name other than its true partnership name or a name which does not
contain the words "Limited Partnership"
Limited Liability
Companies doing business under a name other than their exact legal name
Link to Dog
License Application
Hunting, Fishing & Trapping
Licenses