Fitchburg, MA · Worcester County
Application for License to Peddle
This application is for people seeking a Fitchburg license to peddle who do not already hold a State Peddler’s License; it includes a CORI request and authorization for records review.
- 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
Fitchburg’s City Clerk’s Office application is for people seeking a city peddler’s license who do not already have a State Peddler’s License. Applicants provide personal and sales information, submit a CORI request form, and authorize a records review so the City Clerk can determine suitability for a license or permit. The application also includes a tax certification and a section that must be signed in front of a notary.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to Fitchburg for a license to peddle who does not already have a State Peddler’s License should complete this application and its accompanying forms.
Why it needs a notary
The authority-for-release section has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign that authorization in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the peddler license application and its accompanying CORI request and authority-for-release forms from Fitchburg.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Answer every application question and fill out the requested CORI and release information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the authority-for-release section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the authority-for-release section in the notary’s presence during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and CORI request form to the Fitchburg City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fitchburg. 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 the authority-for-release section notarized?
- Complete the form, but wait to sign the authority-for-release section until you meet with the notary. The form says this section must be signed in the notary’s presence.
- Do I need a notary for the entire application?
- The form specifically requires a notary for the authority-for-release section, which has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. It does not mark the other application sections as requiring notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this Fitchburg form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Because the form is for a city application, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The application says to complete and submit a CORI request form. It also lists a $25 fee.