Malta, IL · DeKalb County
Peddler, Solicitor, Itinerant Merchant, or Canvasser Application
Individuals seeking a Malta license to peddle, solicit, sell as an itinerant merchant, or canvass use this application to provide personal and business details.
What this form is
This application is for people seeking a Village of Malta license to peddle, solicit, sell as an itinerant merchant, or canvass. It requests personal and business details, activity and selling-location information, references, and vehicle information if applicable. Applicants provide Illinois sales tax and federal ID numbers; those selling perishable products must provide a copy of a DeKalb County Health Department permit.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking a Malta license to peddle, solicit, operate as an itinerant merchant, or canvass should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $25 solicitor fee and a $50 background check fee.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true and signs, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Malta peddler, solicitor, itinerant merchant, or canvasser application.
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Complete The Form
Provide the requested personal, business, activity, selling-location, and reference information.
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Gather Required Information
Provide Illinois sales tax and federal ID numbers; include a DeKalb County Health Department permit copy if selling perishable products.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Malta peddler application?
- No. The applicant certifies the information is true and signs the form; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Malta peddler application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $25 solicitor fee and a $50 background check fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for personal and business details, activity and selling-location information, references, and vehicle details if applicable. It also requests Illinois sales tax and federal ID numbers.
- What must sellers of perishable products provide?
- The form says applicants who sell perishable products must provide a copy of the DeKalb County Health Department permit.
Need something notarized?
This Peddler, Solicitor, Itinerant Merchant, or Canvasser Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.