Novi, MI · Oakland County
Peddler License Application
The Peddler License Application collects applicant, employer, and sales information for people seeking a Novi license to sell or solicit goods, property, or services.
- 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
People seeking a Novi peddler license use this application to provide personal and employer details, describe their business and sales plans, and acknowledge the listed solicitation guidelines. The City Clerk’s Office requires the application at least 14 days before the desired license date, along with identification copies and the non-refundable application fee. The form states that applications missing required attachments will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to Novi for a license to sell or solicit goods, property, or services must complete this form and provide the listed attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the applicant signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Novi Peddler License Application from the City Clerk’s Office.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Provide applicant and employer information, describe the business and sales plans, and gather the required ID copies and $100 fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the online notary’s presence during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed application and attachments with the City Clerk at least 14 days before the desired license date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Novi. 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 apply for a Novi peddler license?
- Complete the application, attach copies of the front and back of your current driver’s license or state picture ID, and include the $100 non-refundable application fee. File it with the City Clerk at least 14 days before your desired license date.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed before a Notary Public and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. Sign before the notary, rather than in advance.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn signature by video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What rules does the application list for peddling?
- The form says solicitation cannot take place after 9:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier, or before 9:00 a.m. It also says licenses are valid for 90 days, are not transferable, must be carried, and require checking Novi’s Do Not Knock Registry before approaching a residence.
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