Cheshire, CT · New Haven County
Solicitor or Peddler Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a Cheshire solicitor or peddler permit and must be submitted with the required supporting documents to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
- 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
Cheshire requires this application from people seeking permission to conduct solicitor or peddler activities in town. Applicants must complete and sign the application, obtain the Zoning Enforcement Officer’s certificate, and submit the required identification, licenses, photographs, payment, and other materials to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division. The permit is valid for one year, and the form asks applicants to describe their business, activities, hours, locations, and vehicles.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to conduct solicitor or peddler activities in Cheshire must complete this application and provide the required supporting documents to the Police Department Records Division.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant must sign the application in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Solicitor or Peddler Permit Application and its zoning certificate from the Town of Cheshire.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and business details, requested permit type, arrest record, activity locations and hours, and vehicle information.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Collect the required permits, licenses, identification, photographs, zoning approval, and $100 payment.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization before signing the applicant certification.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the notary’s presence and complete the jurat during the online session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheshire. 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 submit the completed permit application?
- Submit the completed, signed, and notarized application with all required documents and the $100 payment to the Cheshire Police Department Records Division.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application says it must be notarized and directs the applicant to sign in the presence of a notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Check acceptance with the receiving office.
- What supporting documents and fees are required?
- The instructions list a sales and use tax permit, applicable special or trade licenses, identification, two recent passport-style photographs, zoning approval, and a $100 cashier’s check or money order payable to the Town of Cheshire. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Solicitor or Peddler Permit Application in other Connecticut cities
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