Madison, MN · Lac qui Parle County
Peddlers Background Check Informed Consent
This consent form authorizes the City of Madison to obtain an applicant’s criminal history information for a Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants Permit application.
- 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 form records an applicant’s consent for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to disclose criminal history record information to the City of Madison. The form states that the authorization expires one year after the applicant signs it. It is intended for people applying to the city for a Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants Permit; the applicant completes the identifying information and signs the consent before a notary.
Who needs it
An individual applying to the City of Madison for a Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants Permit needs to complete this criminal history consent form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, which the applicant signs before the notary and the notary completes and seals.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Madison Peddlers Background Check Informed Consent form.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Complete the applicant details and review the criminal history authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the consent while appearing before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form to the City of Madison with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 complete the background check consent form?
- Enter your identifying information, review the authorization, and sign it before a notary. Submit the completed form as part of your City of Madison permit application.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so sign it before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. Ask the City of Madison whether it accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the city if unsure.
- How long does the authorization last?
- The form states that the authorization expires one year from the date you sign it.