Benton, IL · Franklin County
Transient Merchant and Itinerant Vendor License Application
This application requests a Benton transient merchant or itinerant vendor license and is filed by a business or person planning to sell goods within the city.
- 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
Benton uses this application for people or businesses seeking to sell goods temporarily in the city as transient merchants or itinerant vendors. The City Clerk's Office must receive the application at least 10 business days before the proposed activity. Applicants provide business, owner, sales location, dates, and goods information, and the form lists supporting documents such as a bond or deposit, property-owner authorization, tax certificate, and inventory.
Who needs it
A person or business planning temporary retail sales in Benton without an established local business location should file this application with the City Clerk's Office.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant signs the application and swears to its contents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the transient merchant and itinerant vendor license application from the City of Benton.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide the business, owner, sales location, dates, goods, and other requested details, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the application and supporting documents with the City Clerk's Office at least 10 business days before the proposed activity.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Benton. 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 get my vendor license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, then submit it and supporting documents to the City Clerk's Office.
- Do I need to file the application before my sales activity?
- Yes. The form says to file the application with the City Clerk's Office at least 10 business days before the proposed activity.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The form lists a fee, a surety bond or cash deposit, property-owner authorization, a sales tax certificate, an inventory, and other items; a Franklin County Health Permit is listed if applicable.