Manchester, IA · Delaware County
Peddler, Solicitor, and Transient Merchant License Application
This application collects personal, business, vehicle, and seller details from anyone seeking a Manchester license to operate as a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant.
- 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 application to request a Manchester license for selling goods, soliciting contributions or orders, or operating a temporary merchandising business. It asks for applicant and business information, sales activity, locations and dates, and details about drivers or sellers. The applicant must swear that the information is true and attest to good moral character. The form states that filing must precede license issuance by five working days and that proof of a bond filed with the Secretary of State is required.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods, solicit contributions or orders, or operate a transient merchandising business in Manchester must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat with the date and notarial signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the peddler, solicitor, and transient merchant license application from the City of Manchester.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide applicant, business, vehicle, sales, location, and seller details. Leave the sworn signature unsigned until your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your completed application ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant’s sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application to the Manchester Police Department and follow the form’s instructions about the bond and filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manchester. 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 get this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign the sworn statement during your video session. Submit the notarized form to the Manchester Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement that the applicant must sign before a notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- What information should I prepare?
- Have your applicant, business, vehicle, sales, and seller information ready. The form also asks about recent business locations, planned dates and locations, and an Iowa sales tax permit number.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.