What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and business contact details, product information, any employer’s details, certain conviction information, and details of vehicles used for the activity.

What else is required before a license is issued?

The form says a completed background check and fingerprinting through the Pekin Police Department are required before any license is issued. It also lists a driver’s license copy and release form.

Pekin, IL · Tazewell County

No notary required

Peddler or Broker License Application

Pekin residents and businesses use this application to request a city license before conducting peddling or brokering activities.

What this form is

The application collects applicant and business contact details, product information, vehicle details, and information about certain criminal convictions. The city requires a license before a person engages in business as a peddler or broker. Applicants must complete every section, provide a driver’s license copy and release form, and complete a background check and fingerprinting through the Pekin Police Department before a license is issued.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to conduct business as a peddler or broker in Pekin must apply for a license before operating.

How to submit it

Complete the application and submit it with the $350 license fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Make checks payable to the City of Pekin.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for a background-check release form, but does not say that the release must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Peddler or Broker License Application PDF.
2
Complete Every Section
Fill in the applicant, business, product, conviction, and vehicle information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather The Listed Items
Include a copy of the driver’s license and release form; complete background check and fingerprinting through the Pekin Police Department.
4
Submit To The City Clerk
Submit the application and $350 license fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Pekin peddler or broker license application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for a background-check release form, but does not state that the release must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Pekin peddler or broker license application?: Submit the completed application and $350 license fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Checks should be payable to the City of Pekin.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and business contact details, product information, any employer’s details, certain conviction information, and details of vehicles used for the activity.
What else is required before a license is issued?: The form says a completed background check and fingerprinting through the Pekin Police Department are required before any license is issued. It also lists a driver’s license copy and release form.

Need something notarized?

This Peddler or Broker License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.