Jesup, IA · Buchanan County
Peddler and Solicitor License Application
This application requests personal, business, and activity details from each person seeking a Jesup peddler or solicitor license, and requires the applicant to sign before a notary.
- 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
Jesup uses this application to review individuals seeking permission to peddle or solicit in the city. Each person conducting business must submit a separate, completed application, identification copy, company credentials, and copies of materials to be distributed or displayed; the applicant must also provide the required fee and have a current bond on file with the State of Iowa. Return the documentation to Jesup City Hall.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to peddle or solicit in Jesup must submit an individual application and carry a copy while conducting business in the city.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s jurat, which states the form was subscribed and sworn to before a notary public; sign only in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Peddler and Solicitor License Application and its checklist from the City of Jesup.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in every line, write N/A where a question does not apply, and gather the identification and company materials listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized application and required attachments and cash fees to Jesup City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jesup. 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 Jesup peddler or solicitor license?
- Complete a separate application for each person, attach the requested identification and company materials, arrange notarization, and return all documentation and required cash payment to Jesup City Hall.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant must sign before a notary public and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A, and recognizes notarial acts by authorized officers of other states under §9B.11. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents and materials must I attach?
- The checklist requests a copy of your driver’s license, state ID, or passport; credentials connecting you to the company; and copies of handouts or other materials you will distribute or display.