Grand Island, NY · Erie County
Peddlers, Hawkers And Solicitors Application
This application requests a Town of Grand Island license to peddle, hawk, or solicit orders for goods, wares, and merchandise within the town.
- 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 personal and business details, prior license history, vehicle information, criminal conviction history, and the types of goods and distribution planned. It is submitted to the Town Clerk when applying for a Town of Grand Island license to peddle, hawk, or solicit orders. The applicant must swear that the statements in the application are true, and the Town Clerk records whether the application is approved or denied.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the Town of Grand Island for a license to peddle, hawk, or solicit orders for goods, wares, or merchandise needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application contains a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block; the applicant signs before the Town Clerk or a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Grand Island peddlers, hawkers and solicitors application.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the requested personal, business, license-history, vehicle, and merchandise information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with Rush Notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application while meeting with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application to the Town Clerk of the Town of Grand Island.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Island. 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 complete the notarized application?
- Fill in the application, then sign the sworn statement before the Town Clerk or a notary. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block.
- Do I need to provide vehicle and license history details?
- The form asks about previous licenses, license refusals, vehicles and plate numbers, and the goods you plan to peddle, hawk, or sell by soliciting orders.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign by video.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The application is addressed to the Town Clerk of the Town of Grand Island. For submission details or questions about the town’s process, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.