Sterling, IL · Whiteside County
Itinerant Merchant License Application
This application requests a City of Sterling license to conduct itinerant business and collects the applicant’s business details, sales dates, and sworn statements.
- 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 is for someone seeking a City of Sterling license to conduct business in the city as an itinerant merchant. It asks for information about the applicant and business, the nature and dates of sales, and whether a license was ever denied or revoked or an applicant, partner, or corporate officer was convicted of a felony. The applicant also agrees to comply with city laws and ordinances.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to conduct business as an itinerant merchant in Sterling must complete the application and provide the requested business and applicant information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat before a notary, who completes the date and signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Itinerant Merchant License Application from the City of Sterling.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the requested applicant and business details, sales dates, and responses to the form’s questions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application before the notary during the online session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City of Sterling and check with the city about its submission procedures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sterling. 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 complete the itinerant merchant license application?
- Fill in the requested applicant and business details, sales dates, and answers about prior license denials or revocations and felony convictions. Sign the sworn statement before a notary, then submit the application to the City of Sterling.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so sign before a notary who can complete the notarial section.
- Can I notarize the application online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. You can sign before a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- The form asks for applicant and business details, contact and tax numbers, the nature and dates of sales, and information about certain prior license denials, revocations, or felony convictions.