Howard City, MI · Montcalm County

No notary required

Peddlers & Transient Merchants License Application

Merchants use this application to request approval for a temporary sale of goods in Howard City and provide details about their business and sale.

What this form is

Use this application to request approval for a temporary sale of goods in Howard City. It asks for merchant contact information, sale location and dates, operating hours, sale type, and goods offered. The form lists weekly and yearly fees for residents and non-residents, and identifies documents to submit, including photo ID and, for certain food businesses, a business license and county health department permit.

Who needs it

Merchants seeking approval to conduct a temporary sale of goods in Howard City can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

No notary is required; the form has an approval signature and date line, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Peddlers & Transient Merchants License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide merchant contact details, sale location and dates, operating hours, sale type, and goods for sale.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include a copy of photo ID. Food businesses identified on the form must also include a business license and county health department permit.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Check the Howard City website for current contact details and where to submit the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Peddlers & Transient Merchants License Application?
It is an application for merchants to provide information about a proposed temporary sale of goods and request approval in Howard City.
What documents must I include?
The form says to submit a copy of photo ID. Special Transitory Food Units and Mobile Food Establishments must also submit a business license and county health department permit.
Do I need a notary for the Peddlers & Transient Merchants License Application?
No. The form has an approval signature and date line, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How do I submit the Peddlers & Transient Merchants License Application?
The form does not provide submission instructions. Check the Howard City website for current contact details and where to submit it.

Need something notarized?

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