Escanaba, MI · Delta County

No notary required

Transient Merchant Application

Transient merchants use this application to provide business, personal, and setup details for City Clerk review in Escanaba.

What this form is

Use this application to apply as a transient merchant in Escanaba. It asks for applicant and business details, the business location and duration, and vehicle information if applicable; a second section provides space for additional workers. The form lists a $10 nonrefundable criminal history background check and a transient merchant fee of $60 yearly or $15 for seven consecutive days for City park activities.

Who needs it

Transient merchants and additional individuals working for them can use the form to provide information for City Clerk review.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City Clerk for review and lists P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI 49829-0948. It lists a $10 criminal history background check and transient merchant fees of $60 yearly or $15 for seven consecutive days for City park activities.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs the form and provides the application date.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Transient Merchant Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the requested applicant, business, and setup information. Complete the additional-individual section for workers as needed.

  3. 3

    Gather Application Details

    Have the requested personal and business details available, including vehicle information if a vehicle is used.

  4. 4

    Submit For City Clerk Review

    The form identifies the City Clerk for review and lists P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI 49829-0948.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Transient Merchant Application request?
It requests applicant and business information, setup date and location, business type and duration, and vehicle details if a vehicle is used. It also includes space for additional workers.
What fees are listed on the application?
The form lists a $10 nonrefundable criminal history background check and a transient merchant fee of $60 yearly or $15 for seven consecutive days for City park activities.
Do I need a notary for the Transient Merchant Application?
No. This application has no notary block; the applicant signs the form and provides the application date.
How do I submit the Transient Merchant Application?
The form identifies the City Clerk for review and lists P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI 49829-0948.

Need something notarized?

This Transient Merchant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.