Battle Creek, MI · Calhoun County
Vendor Application
This vendor application collects applicant, business, and proposed sales information from people seeking to vend or solicit in Battle Creek, and includes an applicant statement 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
The City Clerk’s Office vendor application gathers personal and business details, references, sales plans, and required supporting documents from people applying to vend or solicit. Applicants certify under oath that the information is true and acknowledge their signature before a notary. The form lists required bond and insurance coverage, fees, identification, and additional documents that may apply based on the business, location, or goods sold.
Who needs it
People applying to vend or solicit in Battle Creek must complete this form and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn certification, and the form carries an acknowledgment-before-me block for the applicant to sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Vendor Application from the City of Battle Creek Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and business details, answer each question, and gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant certification during your video session and complete the acknowledgment with the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application, required documents, and applicable fee to the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Battle Creek. 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 vendor application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant certification during your video session and submit the notarized form with required documents to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s applicant certification is sworn, and its acknowledgment block records the signature before a notary. Follow the form’s instructions and complete the acknowledgment as part of your application.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Michigan has authorized electronic notarization by its notaries since 2018–2019. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The form lists a license or permit bond, liability insurance, applicable automobile insurance, identification, and a fee. Depending on your situation, it also asks for employer information, property-owner permission, or a food service license.