Do I need a notary for the Transient Merchant License Application?

No. The application asks the owner to sign and date it, but has no notary block. It does not state that any attachment or related step must be sworn or notarized.

What information does the application request?

It asks for the business and owner names, owner address and contact information, sale location, requested dates, merchandise type, and owner signature and date.

What fees are listed on the application?

The form lists an $800 base application fee, which includes two days, plus $50 per additional day for up to four additional days.

Harbor Springs, MI · Emmet County

No notary required

Transient Merchant License Application

Business owners use this application to request a Harbor Springs transient merchant license and provide details about the business, sale location, dates, and merchandise.

What this form is

This application is for requesting a City of Harbor Springs transient merchant license for a sale at a specified location and on requested dates. It asks for business and owner names, owner contact information, sale location, dates, merchandise type, and the owner’s signature; it also lists the application fee and charges for additional days.

Who needs it

A business owner seeking a Harbor Springs transient merchant license for a sale should complete and return this application.

How to submit it

Return the application with the total fee due to the City of Harbor Springs City Manager, P.O. Box 678, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for the owner’s signature and date, with no sworn attachment or related notarized step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Transient Merchant License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the business and owner details, sale location, requested dates, merchandise type, and fee calculation; then sign and date the form.
3
Check The Sales Tax License Requirement
If applicable, obtain a State of Michigan Sales Tax license, as stated on the application.
4
Return The Application And Fee
Return the application with the total fee due to the City Manager at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Transient Merchant License Application?: No. The application asks the owner to sign and date it, but has no notary block. It does not state that any attachment or related step must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Transient Merchant License Application?: Return the completed application with the total fee due to the City of Harbor Springs City Manager, P.O. Box 678, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.
What information does the application request?: It asks for the business and owner names, owner address and contact information, sale location, requested dates, merchandise type, and owner signature and date.
What fees are listed on the application?: The form lists an $800 base application fee, which includes two days, plus $50 per additional day for up to four additional days.

Need something notarized?

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