Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Application for Solicitors, Peddlers and Transient Retail Merchants
This application collects business, applicant, sales-location and event details from people seeking a Town of Plattsburgh license to operate as solicitors, peddlers or transient retail merchants.
- 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 asks for the applicant’s and firm’s contact details, a business description, the proposed sales location and dates, and information about signage and workers’ compensation. The applicant swears that the information is true and that the work will comply with applicable laws and ordinances. The town requires a license before covered peddling, soliciting or transient retail business; submit the application and required supporting documents to the Town Clerk.
Who needs it
People or firms planning to peddle, solicit, or operate a transient retail business in the Town of Plattsburgh need to apply for a town license.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state jurat; the applicant or authorized agent signs the sworn statement before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Plattsburgh application and review the attached local law and document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and firm details, describe the business, and provide the proposed sales location and time frame.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement while the notary observes and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting documents to the Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Plattsburgh. 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 Plattsburgh peddler or solicitor license?
- Complete the application, gather the supporting documents listed in the attached local law, sign the sworn statement before a notary, and submit the materials to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a jurat for a notary public. Sign the statement before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Use a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What documents may I need to submit with the application?
- The attached local law lists supporting items that may apply, including firm authorization and business documents, a tax certificate if required, workers’ compensation documentation if required, and landowner approval and a lease for privately owned property.