Thornton, CO · Adams County
Ice Cream Vendor License Application
This application packet is for businesses and individuals seeking a Thornton ice cream vendor license; applicants submit it to the City Clerk with required background documents, fees, and supporting materials.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Thornton requires this packet from anyone applying to sell ice cream products on public streets in the city. Submit the completed application at least 30 days before operations begin, along with the required applicant and driver background forms, identification, vehicle and insurance information, and fees. The packet also includes a sales tax application and deposit requirement; the license will not be issued until both sales tax items have been submitted.
Who needs it
Businesses and individuals applying to sell ice cream on Thornton public streets must file the application, and each applicant and driver must provide required background materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application, authorization, and background report each include a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the relevant statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the ice cream vendor application packet from the City Clerk’s Licensing & Permits website.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and required background documents for each applicant and driver; gather identification, insurance, vehicle, and fee information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the forms that direct you to sign and have them notarized.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant statements during your online notary appointment and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
Submit the complete documents and fees to the City Clerk at least 30 days before operations begin, and provide the required sales tax items.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Thornton ice cream vendor license?
- Submit the completed application packet to the City Clerk at least 30 days before operations begin. Include required background documents, fees, identification, driver and vehicle details, and insurance evidence.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The application and two included forms each say to sign and have the statement notarized. The form provides a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant’s signature.
- Who must complete the background forms and fingerprinting?
- The checklist requires background documents and fingerprinting for each applicant and driver. Listed officers, directors, partners, managing members, and owners with at least 10% ownership also have requirements.
- Can I submit the application before paying the fees?
- The checklist says applications will not be deemed received or reviewed until all fees have been received. It lists an annual license fee and additional-driver fees; sales tax items are also required before the license is issued.
- Can I sign the forms with a commissioned online notary?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized version of this packet.