Marion, IL · Williamson County

No notary required

Transient Vendor License Application

Marion’s application is for people and businesses seeking a license to vend, peddle, sell food, or conduct a temporary outdoor retail sale in the city.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Marion license for activities such as transient vending, peddling, mobile food sales, or temporary outdoor retail sales. A complete application must be filed with the City Clerk before regulated vending begins. It asks for applicant and business details, proposed goods, dates and locations, operating methods, vehicle information, individual operators, disclosures, and signatures; attachments may be required.

Who needs it

Individuals or businesses planning regulated vending, peddling, mobile food sales, or temporary outdoor retail sales in Marion must complete this application.

How to submit it

File the complete application with the City Clerk before regulated vending begins. The form lists a $50 application fee and a $50 license fee, unless waived or modified by the City Council.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates its certification, and any private property owner or lawful occupant signs and dates the permission form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Marion Transient Vendor License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and business information, vending details, proposed dates and locations, operator information, disclosures, and required signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Use the checklist to gather applicable identification, permissions, registrations, insurance, health permits, and other required approvals.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City Clerk

    File the complete application with the City Clerk before regulated vending begins and include the listed fees or documentation of an approved fee waiver or reduction.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Transient Vendor License Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and a property owner or lawful occupant signs and dates the permission form when applicable.
How do I submit the Transient Vendor License Application?
File the complete application with the City Clerk before regulated vending begins. The form lists a $50 application fee and a $50 license fee, unless waived or modified by the City Council.
What attachments may be required?
The checklist includes identification, sales tax registration, property permission when applicable, vehicle registration and insurance if applicable, proof of vendor insurance, and relevant health or other permits.
When can vending begin?
The application says operation may not begin until the City issues the license or written approval required by ordinance.

Need something notarized?

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