Colonie, NY · Albany County
Peddling / Solicitation License Application
This application is for people seeking a Town of Colonie permit to sell products or services door to door or from a vehicle outside the Villages of Colonie and Menands.
What this form is
The Town of Colonie requires a valid permit for covered door-to-door or vehicle sales and solicitation outside the Villages of Colonie and Menands. The application instructions ask applicants to provide identification, photographs, a merchandise or services list, and other supporting documents, and describe fees and a background check. Applicants must be at least 18; each employee who solicits must have an application.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to sell products or services door to door or from a vehicle in the covered areas of the Town of Colonie needs to apply.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Town Clerk. The document says the application will be forwarded to the Colonie Police Department for a background check.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; applicants must include a notarized letter of authorization from the employer, business, firm, or organization they represent.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Peddling / Solicitation License Application and its instructions.
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Complete The Application
Answer all questions in the application. Each person from a company or organization must apply for their own permit.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the listed identification, photographs, sales information, notarized authorization letter, vehicle documents, and appropriate fee.
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Submit To The Town Clerk
Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Town Clerk for consideration and background-check processing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Peddling / Solicitation License Application?
- No, the application itself does not require notarization. However, the instructions require a notarized letter of authorization from the employer, business, firm, or organization represented.
- How do I submit the Peddling / Solicitation License Application?
- Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Town Clerk. The application will then be forwarded to the Colonie Police Department for a background check.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The instructions list a driver's license photocopy, four recent 2-by-2-inch photographs, an itemized list of merchandise or services, a notarized authorization letter, and vehicle registration and insurance photocopies.
- Who must apply for a peddling permit?
- Applicants selling products or services door to door or from a vehicle in the covered Town of Colonie area must apply. Each employee who solicits must have a separate application, and applicants must be at least 18.
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