Burton, MI · Genesee County
Solicitation, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants License Application
This application is for people seeking a Burton license to solicit, peddle, or operate as a transient merchant, and it must be signed 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
Burton uses this application for people seeking a license to solicit, peddle, or operate as a transient merchant. Applicants provide personal and business details, list individuals to be included on the license, and acknowledge that an approval may be revoked by the Burton City Council. The form also includes administrative approval fields and processing fees, with stated fee exceptions for approved nonprofit organizations and qualifying Burton businesses.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Burton solicitation, peddler, or transient merchant license should complete this form and provide the requested information for each person included.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign the application before a notary, who completes the county, date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Solicitation, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants License Application from the City of Burton.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the requested applicant and business information, list included individuals, and prepare the requested ID copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online session so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and attachments to the City of Burton and follow its instructions for fees and processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Burton. 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 complete the Burton solicitation license application?
- Fill in the applicant and business details, list everyone to be included on the license, and attach identification copies as requested. Sign before a notary, then submit the completed form to the City of Burton.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that it must be signed before a notary and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant and notary to complete.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by notaries authorized under its law. MCL 55.285a also gives an out-of-state notarial act performed by an authorized officer the same effect as a Michigan notarial act. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance if unsure.
- Where do I submit the application and pay the fees?
- The form is for the City of Burton and includes processing-fee fields. Contact the city for current submission instructions, applicable fees, and any questions about fee exceptions; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.