Who uses the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application?

People applying to operate as peddlers, hawkers, or solicitors in the Town of Lima use this form to provide personal, business, and vehicle information.

What does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and business details, vehicle information, requested operation dates, and criminal history information. Applicants must also provide photo identification for themselves and any associates operating in the town or village.

How do I submit the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application?

Email the completed form to clerk@townoflima.org or print and mail it to the Town Clerk at 7329 East Main Street, Lima, New York 14485. The form lists a $25 fee plus the cash cost of a criminal background check.

Lima, NY · Livingston County

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Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application

This application is for people seeking a Town of Lima license to operate as a peddler, hawker, or solicitor.

What this form is

Use this form to apply for a Town of Lima license to operate as a peddler, hawker, or solicitor. It asks for personal and business details, information about vehicles, and the requested license operation dates. Applicants must provide photo identification for themselves and any associates operating in the town or village, agree to a criminal background check, and certify they will follow the cited town code provisions.

Who needs it

People seeking a Town of Lima license to operate as peddlers, hawkers, or solicitors should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to Jennifer Shanks at [email protected], or print and mail it to the Town Clerk, Town of Lima, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, New York 14485. The form lists a $25 fee plus the cost of a criminal background check, payable in cash at application.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it calls for the applicant’s signature and an official embossed seal, but mentions no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Provide your personal and business details, vehicle information, requested operation dates, and criminal history information.
3
Gather Required Items
Include photo identification for yourself and any associates operating in the town or village. Be prepared to pay the background-check cost in cash.
4
Submit To The Town
Email the completed form to [email protected] or print and mail it to the Town Clerk at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application?: People applying to operate as peddlers, hawkers, or solicitors in the Town of Lima use this form to provide personal, business, and vehicle information.
What does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and business details, vehicle information, requested operation dates, and criminal history information. Applicants must also provide photo identification for themselves and any associates operating in the town or village.
Do I need a notary for the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. It calls for the applicant’s signature and an official embossed seal, but mentions no notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Peddler, Hawker, or Solicitor License Application?: Email the completed form to [email protected] or print and mail it to the Town Clerk at 7329 East Main Street, Lima, New York 14485. The form lists a $25 fee plus the cash cost of a criminal background check.

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