West Seneca, NY · Erie County
Solicitor’s and Peddler’s Permit Application
This application requests a solicitor’s or peddler’s permit from the West Seneca Town Clerk and includes an authorization for a local arrest record check by the Town Police Department.
- 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 two-page application collects the applicant’s personal details, employer and vehicle information, proposed locations, and purpose of soliciting or peddling. Applicants pay a $75 fee and sign a personal inquiry waiver authorizing the West Seneca Police Department to provide a local arrest record check. The form lists activity time restrictions and says permits are nontransferable and expire 30 days after issuance.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to solicit or peddle in West Seneca must complete this application and personal inquiry waiver for the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat, where the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the solicitor’s and peddler’s permit application and personal inquiry waiver.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the requested applicant, employer, vehicle, and proposed activity information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application and waiver to the West Seneca Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Seneca. 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 solicitor’s and peddler’s permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to it during the video appointment. Submit the notarized application and waiver to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat, so sign and swear to the application before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can witness your signature and administer the oath by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What does the permit application require?
- It requests applicant, employer, vehicle, proposed location, and activity details. The application lists a $75 fee and includes a personal inquiry waiver for a local arrest record check.