Decatur, IL · Macon County
Transient Merchant and Itinerant Vendor License
This application is for transient merchants and itinerant vendors seeking a City of Decatur license to conduct business selling goods.
What this form is
Transient merchants and itinerant vendors complete this application to seek a City of Decatur license. It asks about the business, applicant, owners or officers, contact details, and licensing history; applicants must also provide identification, a registration certificate, an inventory, and a list of relevant licenses obtained in Illinois during the past 12 months. The document states that issuance is not guaranteed sooner than 14 days after submission.
Who needs it
Transient merchants and itinerant vendors seeking to sell goods in Decatur should complete the application and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Finance Department at #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois 62523. The document lists a $100 license fee and a $40 background check fee per owner and employee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; supporting items are listed, but none is identified as sworn or notarized, so the applicant signs the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the transient merchant and itinerant vendor license application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, applicant, owner or officer, contact, and licensing history information.
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Gather The Required Documents
Include a photo ID, registration certificate, inventory of goods, and the required list of licenses obtained in Illinois.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and listed materials to the Finance Department at #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois 62523.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this license application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature line and no notary block. Its listed supporting documents are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the license application?
- The document directs applicants to submit the application to the Finance Department at #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois 62523.
- What documents must I include?
- The application lists a photo ID, a copy of the certificate of registration, an inventory of goods offered for sale, and a list of relevant licenses obtained in Illinois during the past 12 months.
- What fees does the application list?
- The document lists a $100 license fee and a $40 background check fee per owner and employee.
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