Evans, NY · Erie County
Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application
The Town of Evans application is for people seeking permission to peddle or solicit in town and must be submitted with the applicant’s notarized signature.
- 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 Town of Evans permit for peddling or soliciting, including selling or offering services, seeking orders or subscriptions, and distributing certain materials. Applicants must complete fingerprinting before submitting the application, notarize their signature, and provide the required receipt, identification, fee, and photographs. The town says peddling or soliciting is not allowed until a permit is officially issued; approved permit holders must display the permit while working.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to peddle or solicit in the Town of Evans must complete this application, arrange fingerprinting, and submit it with the listed materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the declaration and swears to its truth before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Evans Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application and its instructions.
- 2
Complete Fingerprinting
Follow the application instructions to schedule fingerprinting before completing and submitting the application.
- 3
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicant information and sworn declaration, and gather the required receipt, identification, fee, and photographs.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn declaration.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the declaration during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Town Clerk’s office, then wait for the permit decision.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Evans. 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 peddler application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the sworn declaration when directed. Submit the notarized application with the other required materials.
- Do I need to finish fingerprinting before submitting the application?
- Yes. The instructions say to schedule and complete fingerprinting first, then complete the application and submit it with the required documents, fee, and photographs.
- Can I start peddling as soon as I submit my application?
- No. The form says peddling or soliciting is not allowed until a permit is officially issued. Approved permit holders must display the permit while engaged in the activity.
- Does New York allow online notarization for this application?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town of Evans whether it accepts an online-notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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