Rochester Hills, MI · Oakland County
Itinerant Merchant, Commercial Solicitor, Peddler/Hawker License Application
This application is for people seeking a license to solicit or sell goods or services in Rochester Hills as an itinerant merchant, commercial solicitor, peddler, or hawker.
What this form is
Applicants describe their business organization, proposed solicitation methods, dates, hours, locations, goods or services, and any vehicle they will use. The application requests a $75 fee and requires a recent applicant photo, vehicle insurance and registration copies for each vehicle, and an authorization to obtain information and release form for a criminal background check. The applicant affirms the statements are true and signs and dates the application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to solicit or sell goods or services in Rochester Hills as an itinerant merchant, commercial solicitor, peddler, or hawker needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and its listed attachments to the Office of the City Clerk, 1000 Rochester Hills Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309. The form lists [email protected] and a $75 application fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a background-check authorization and other attachments but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Itinerant Merchant, Commercial Solicitor, Peddler/Hawker License Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and organization details, solicitation plans, proposed dates and locations, and vehicle information if applicable.
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Gather The Attachments
Include a recent applicant photo, insurance and registration copies for each vehicle used, and the background-check authorization form.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Submit the application, attachments, and $75 application fee to the Office of the City Clerk at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Itinerant Merchant License Application?
- People applying to solicit or sell goods or services in Rochester Hills as an itinerant merchant, commercial solicitor, peddler, or hawker use this application.
- What attachments does the application request?
- It lists a recent applicant photo, insurance and registration copies for each vehicle used, and an Authorization to Obtain Information & Release form for a criminal background check.
- Do I need a notary for the Itinerant Merchant License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists a background-check authorization and other attachments but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Itinerant Merchant License Application?
- Submit it with the listed attachments and $75 application fee to the Office of the City Clerk at 1000 Rochester Hills Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309.
Need something notarized?
This Itinerant Merchant, Commercial Solicitor, Peddler/Hawker License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.