Watertown, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Vending in Public Streets License Application

This application is for people seeking a Watertown license to vend in public streets and asks for applicant, business, and vending details.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of Watertown license to vend in public streets. The license covers May 1 through April 30 of the following year. Applicants provide contact, business, sales tax, vending location, schedule, and experience information, agree to follow applicable ordinances or regulations, and consent to a police records check. Supporting documents include liability insurance, and food vendors must provide additional permits and an inspection form.

Who needs it

People applying to vend in Watertown’s public streets must complete the application and provide the supporting documents that apply to their vending.

How to submit it

Return the application and appropriate supporting documentation to the City Clerk’s Office, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The annual fee is $150, due after City Manager approval and before the license is issued.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists insurance and, for food vendors, permit and inspection attachments, none described as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Vending in Public Streets License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant, business, vending, location, and operating schedule details, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include the required insurance copy. If selling food, include the health permit and Code Enforcement inspection form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Return the application and appropriate supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Frequently asked questions

Who should complete the Vending in Public Streets License Application?
People applying for a City of Watertown license to vend in public streets should complete the application. It requests applicant and business details, vending type and location, operating days and hours, and related information.
Do I need a notary for the Vending in Public Streets License Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its listed attachments include insurance and, for food vendors, a health permit and inspection form; none are described as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Vending in Public Streets License Application?
Return the completed application with the appropriate supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The $150 annual fee is due after City Manager approval and before license issuance.
What supporting documents are required?
The application lists a copy of general liability insurance naming the City of Watertown as an additional insured. Food vendors also need a valid state health department permit and a Code Enforcement Mobile Food Vehicle Inspection form.

Need something notarized?

This Vending in Public Streets License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Watertown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.