Lewiston, MN · Winona County
Peddler and Transient Merchant License Application
This application requests a Lewiston license for individuals who peddle, solicit, or temporarily sell goods in the city, and is filed by each person seeking a 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
Use this application to provide personal, employer, vehicle, and business details for a peddler, transient merchant, or solicitor license in Lewiston. Each individual going door to door or soliciting at private residences for a business or organization must apply and pay the non-refundable fee; initial applications require a notarized signature. The city reviews the application, and approval is subject to City Council action.
Who needs it
Each individual who goes door to door or solicits at private residences in Lewiston for a business, firm, corporation, or organization must submit an application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary block for the applicant’s signature, which must be signed before a notary for an initial application; the form does not require notarization for renewals.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Peddler and Transient Merchant License Application from the City of Lewiston.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the requested personal, employer, vehicle, and business details, and gather any required supporting documents. Do not sign the initial application yet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the initial application and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video appointment so the notary can complete the notary block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required documents to the City of Lewiston, with the applicable non-refundable fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lewiston. 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 initial application notarized?
- Complete the application but do not sign it yet. Book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary, then sign during the video session so the notary can complete the form’s notary block.
- Do I need to notarize a renewal application?
- The form says the applicant’s signature must be notarized upon initial application. It does not state that a renewal signature must be notarized; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who must submit this application?
- The form says each individual going door to door or soliciting at private residences in Lewiston for a business, firm, corporation, or organization must apply.
- Can I sign this application online with a notary?
- Minnesota permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form still requires the applicant to sign before the notary for an initial application.