Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · Wayne County
Vendor, Solicitor, or Peddler License Application
This application collects personal, business, vehicle, and assistant information from people seeking a Grosse Pointe Woods permit or license to operate as a vendor, solicitor, peddler, or similar business.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a City of Grosse Pointe Woods permit or license as a vendor, solicitor, peddler, or similar business under Chapter 10. It requests applicant and business details, information about assistants and any vehicle, and prior licensing history in the city. The form lists annual, monthly, and daily permit fees, operating restrictions, and a license expiration date of December 31 of the year issued.
Who needs it
A person applying to operate as a vendor, solicitor, peddler, or similar business in Grosse Pointe Woods should complete this application for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, where the applicant is named as acknowledging the document before a notary public, who signs and records commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Vendor, Solicitor, or Peddler License Application from the City of Grosse Pointe Woods.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter applicant and business details, assistant information, vehicle details if applicable, and prior licensing history.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Acknowledge on Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you during the online video session.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Follow the City Clerk's instructions to submit the completed application and pay the applicable permit fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grosse Pointe Woods. 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 get this application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign until your video session. A commissioned online notary will verify your identity, witness your acknowledgment, and complete the notarial block.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The application includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant appeared before a notary. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries, and MCL 55.285a gives an authorized out-of-state notarial act the same effect as a Michigan act. Check city acceptance if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- The form asks for applicant and business details, assistants' names, addresses and birth dates, vehicle information if applicable, other cities served, and prior Grosse Pointe Woods licensing history.