Trenton, MI · Wayne County
Peddler's License Application
This application collects applicant, business, vehicle, and character-reference information from individuals seeking a City of Trenton peddler license.
- 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
The application is for individuals who sell or offer goods from place to place, including house-to-house sellers and people selling from vehicles. Applicants provide personal and business details, describe the goods they plan to sell, disclose certain convictions, and list two Wayne County property owners as character references. The form also says a recent head-and-shoulders photograph, an ICHAT criminal-history report, and Trenton Police Department background check and fingerprinting are required.
Who needs it
Individuals applying to sell goods from place to place in Trenton must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the attestation before the notary under the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Peddler's License Application and review the application and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your personal, business, vehicle, goods, conviction, and Wayne County character-reference information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant attestation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the attestation during the video session and complete the jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the required photo, ICHAT report, and police background-check and fingerprinting materials when submitting as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Trenton. 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 the peddler license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the attestation during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application and required materials.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the applicant signs the attestation before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct a remote session, but confirm the City of Trenton will accept the electronically notarized application if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The form requires a head-and-shoulders photograph taken within 60 days, an ICHAT criminal-history access report, and Trenton Police Department background check and fingerprinting.
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