Newton, NJ · Sussex County
Solicitor’s, Canvassers, Peddlers and Hawkers Permit Application
This four-page application collects personal, residence, reference, business, and vehicle information from people seeking a Newton permit to solicit, canvass, peddle, or hawk.
- 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 request a Newton permit for soliciting, canvassing, peddling, or hawking. It asks for personal and residence history, references, business and product details, and vehicle information, and includes authorization for a police background investigation. Applicants must provide two recent passport-style photographs and a photocopy of a sales tax certificate; the form says a permit will not be issued until any police investigation is complete.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to solicit, canvass, peddle, or hawk in Newton should complete this application and provide the supporting materials listed on the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of New Jersey and county personal-appearance certificate labeled “Witness by Notary Public”; the applicant signs before the notary, who completes the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Solicitor’s, Canvassers, Peddlers and Hawkers Permit Application from the Town of Newton.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested personal, address, reference, business, and vehicle information. Gather the photographs and sales tax certificate copy specified on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary, and check with the municipality if you are unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during the video appointment. The notary completes the personal-appearance certificate.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Town of Newton as instructed by the Municipal Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newton. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will verify your identity, witness your signature, and complete the notary section if the municipality accepts remote notarization.
- Do I need to submit photographs and a sales tax certificate?
- Yes. The form instructs applicants to include two recent passport-style photographs and a photocopy of a sales tax certificate. It states that the permit application will not be issued or investigated without the photographs.
- Can I use an online notary for this Newton form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Ask the Newton Municipal Clerk whether the city accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The form says the permit will not be granted until the Police Department completes any investigation it considers advisable. It also lists permit fees by duration or vendor type and states that no permit lasts longer than one year.