Hobbs, NM · Lea County
Solicitor's License Application
This application collects personal and business information from people seeking a solicitor's license in Hobbs, and is submitted to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval.
- 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 gathers identifying details, employment and business information, and the goods or services the applicant plans to sell. Applicants authorize a Hobbs Police Department background check and present the completed form and a photo to the department for fingerprinting and approval. After approval, they bring the application to the City Clerk’s office for license issuance; the listed fee is $25, and the license expires December 31 each year.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Hobbs solicitor's license must complete this form and submit it to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; the applicant signs before a notary public, who completes the acknowledgment and commission-expiration information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Solicitor's License Application from the City of Hobbs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the personal and business information and authorize the background check.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an acknowledgment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the remote notary session and have the acknowledgment completed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Present the application and a photo to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval, then take the approved application to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobbs. 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 apply for a Hobbs solicitor's license?
- Complete the application, bring it and one photo to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval, then take the approved application to the City Clerk’s office for license issuance.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- The application includes an acknowledgment block for the applicant’s signature. Sign before a notary public, who completes the acknowledgment section.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this application?
- New Mexico authorizes remote online notarization by its notarial officers. If you choose this option, use a commissioned online notary and confirm the City Clerk accepts the notarized application.
- Where do I submit the application, and what does the license cost?
- Present the completed application and one photo to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval. Bring the approved application to the City Clerk’s office; the listed license fee is $25.
- What if I am unsure where to submit the form?
- The form directs applicants to the Hobbs Police Department for fingerprinting and approval, then the City Clerk’s office for license issuance. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.