Highwood, IL · Lake County
Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants Licensing Application
This application is for people seeking a license to conduct peddling, soliciting, or transient merchant business within Highwood.
What this form is
Highwood requires a license for anyone conducting business as a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant within city limits. Applicants complete this application and turn it in to the City Clerk’s office at Highwood City Hall. It asks for personal and company contact details, a business description, planned dates and duration, the area of town, and vehicle information.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to conduct business as a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant within Highwood must apply for a license.
How to submit it
Turn in the completed application to the City Clerk’s office at Highwood City Hall. All applicants are required to provide a picture ID.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Highwood peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants licensing application.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested personal and company details, business description, planned dates and duration, business area, and vehicle information.
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Gather Required Identification
Have a picture ID ready; the document states that all applicants are required to provide one.
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Submit to the City
Turn in the completed application to the City Clerk’s office at Highwood City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must apply for this Highwood license?
- Anyone engaging in business as a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant within Highwood city limits must have a license and complete this application.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and company contact details, a business description, planned business duration and dates, the town section and district, and vehicle details.
- How do I submit the Highwood application?
- Turn in the completed application to the City Clerk’s office at Highwood City Hall. All applicants are required to provide a picture ID.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. This application does not require a notary and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
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