Independence, IA · Buchanan County
Peddler, Solicitor’s & Transient Merchant Application
This application is for people seeking a license to peddle, solicit, or operate as a transient merchant in Independence, and it includes applicant, business, and sales-location details.
- 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
Use this form to apply to the City Clerk for a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant license. The application requests personal and business information, sales locations, requested license dates, and fees; it also includes a statement of understanding and a notary acknowledgment. The city code says applications must be filed at least five business days before use, and the form identifies bond requirements for peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants.
Who needs it
People planning to peddle, solicit, or conduct a transient merchandising business in Independence must apply for a license unless an exemption applies.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notary acknowledgment block; the applicant named in the instrument signs and acknowledges it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the peddler, solicitor, and transient merchant application from the City of Independence.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant and business details, proposed sales locations, requested dates, and other required information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant acknowledgment and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the application when directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed application and applicable fees or bond evidence with the City Clerk at least five business days before use.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Independence. 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 apply for a peddler or solicitor license in Independence?
- Complete the application, arrange notarization of the acknowledgment, and file it with the City Clerk at least five business days before use. The form lists application and license fees.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment for the applicant. Sign and acknowledge the application before a notary, and complete the notary’s state, county, date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Iowa law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the city will accept the remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form calls for a $1,000 surety bond for peddlers or solicitors. Transient merchant applicants must provide evidence of a bond filed with the Secretary of State; confirm with the city if unsure.