Gardner, MA · Worcester County
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Peddlers License Application
This application requests a Gardner license to sell and peddle meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; prospective vendors submit it to the City Clerk with the required fee and supporting materials.
- 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
The application collects business and ownership details, a Massachusetts Hawkers and Peddlers License number, descriptions of the goods and vending setup, and planned operating areas, dates, and hours. It also includes tax certification affidavits and a good-standing certification, and directs applicants to mail the application, Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and check to the City Clerk. Filing the form does not grant permission to begin vending; the license must be issued first.
Who needs it
A person or business seeking a Gardner license to sell and peddle meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables should complete this application and provide the requested supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment block for the authorized person whose signature appears on the preceding federal tax certification, and that signer must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Gardner peddlers license application and review its application, certification, and supporting-document requirements.
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Fill In the Application
Provide business, ownership, license, goods, equipment, and operating details; complete the applicable tax certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the authorized signer’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized signer appears by video and signs as directed for the notarial acknowledgment.
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Submit to the City
Mail the application, Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and check to the Gardner City Clerk at the address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardner. 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 tax certification notarized?
- Complete the applicable certification and have the authorized signer appear before a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment. The signer should wait to sign until directed by the notary.
- Do I need to submit the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit?
- The form instructs applicants to mail the application, Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and check to the City Clerk. It states that workers’ compensation requirements may apply and missing required documents may cause denial.
- Can I apply before I have permission to vend?
- Yes. The form states that filing the application confers no right to undertake activities until the license has been granted.
- Can I notarize the certification online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§ 27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the completed form meets submission requirements.