Godfrey, IL · Madison County
Transient Merchant/Itinerant Vendor License Application
This application is for people seeking a Village of Godfrey license to solicit or sell goods and services as a transient merchant or itinerant vendor.
- 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
The application collects the applicant’s personal and business details, proposed solicitation activity, licensing history, and consent for a background check. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license or state registration card and the business’s Illinois sales-tax registration certificate. The form also includes an oath and solicitor rules; the application says solicitation cannot begin until the Village issues the license.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to solicit or sell goods or services in Godfrey as a transient merchant or itinerant vendor must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the oath before a notary; the form’s jurat states that the statements were subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the transient merchant/itinerant vendor license application and review its instructions and attachments.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, business, proposed activity, licensing history, and background-check information. Attach the requested identification and registration copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant’s oath. Leave the oath signature blank until the notary instructs you.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the oath during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Village of Godfrey and wait for the license to be issued before soliciting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Godfrey. 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
- Who completes this Godfrey vendor license application?
- The person applying to solicit or sell goods or services in Godfrey as a transient merchant or itinerant vendor completes the application.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an applicant’s oath and a jurat stating that the statements were subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Complete the form but leave the oath unsigned, then book an online session and sign before the notary on video.
- What documents does the application ask me to provide?
- The form asks for a copy of your driver’s license or state registration card and a copy of the applicant’s certificate of registration under the Retailers Occupation Act.
- Can I solicit in Godfrey while my application is pending?
- No. The application states that transient merchant or itinerant activities may not take place in the Village until a license is issued. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.