What is the East Lansing peddler application for?

It collects applicant, business, operating, sales, and background information for people seeking to peddle, solicit, or operate as transient merchants.

Do I need a notary for the Peddlers, Solicitors/Transient Merchant Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the peddler application?

Submit it to the City Clerk’s Office at 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. The form also lists an email address and phone number.

What documents may I need to include?

The form lists a bond, canvasser fingerprints and identification, a Michigan Sales Tax License, background checks, and other items depending on the applicant and goods or services.

East Lansing, MI · Ingham County

No notary required

Peddlers, Solicitors/Transient Merchant Application

Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants use this application to provide business, personal, and operating details to the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office.

What this form is

This application is for people seeking to conduct peddling, soliciting, or transient merchant activity in East Lansing. It asks for applicant and business details, operating plans, sales information, and background disclosures. Applicants must identify applicable supporting documents, such as a bond, canvasser records, or food-sale approval from the Ingham County Health Department.

Who needs it

People or businesses applying to peddle, solicit, or operate as a transient merchant in East Lansing need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. The form lists [email protected] and 517-319-6914.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Peddlers, Solicitors/Transient Merchant Application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and business information, operating details, sales plans, and the requested background disclosures.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the documents that apply, such as the bond, canvasser records, sales tax license, or food-sale approval.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office at 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823.

Frequently asked questions

What is the East Lansing peddler application for?: It collects applicant, business, operating, sales, and background information for people seeking to peddle, solicit, or operate as transient merchants.
Do I need a notary for the Peddlers, Solicitors/Transient Merchant Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the peddler application?: Submit it to the City Clerk’s Office at 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. The form also lists an email address and phone number.
What documents may I need to include?: The form lists a bond, canvasser fingerprints and identification, a Michigan Sales Tax License, background checks, and other items depending on the applicant and goods or services.

Need something notarized?

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