Freeport, IL · Stephenson County
Transient Merchant License Application
This five-page application is for businesses or individuals seeking a Freeport transient merchant license to sell goods, wares, or merchandise in 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
The application collects business and applicant details, proposed sales locations and dates, operating information, and statements about the applicant’s eligibility and license history. Applicants must attach supporting documents, including property-owner permission and seller information forms, and submit the application with the $25 license fee to the City Clerk’s Office. The applicant or authorized agent must sign the certification before a notary public.
Who needs it
A business or individual planning to sell goods, wares, or merchandise as a transient merchant in Freeport must apply for this license.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating it was signed and sworn before the notary; the applicant or authorized agent signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the five-page transient merchant license application and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the business and applicant details, answer the statements, provide sales information, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application certification during the remote session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed application, supporting documents, and $25 license fee to the Freeport City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freeport. 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 the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant certification during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the seller information forms?
- The form directs the applicant or authorized agent to sign the application before a notary public. The separate seller information form has a certification but does not show a notary block.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form requests supporting documents, including property-owner permission, Illinois sales tax registration, required permits and licenses, prior transient merchant licenses, and a seller information form for each covered seller or operator. Include the $25 fee.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.