City of Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County
Peddler Vendor Application
This four-page application lets people seeking a City of Amsterdam peddler or vendor license provide applicant, product, vehicle, insurance, reference, and background-check information to the City Clerk.
- 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
Applicants use this form to request a six-month or one-year peddler, hawker, or vendor license from the City of Amsterdam. It collects business and product details, sales locations, vehicle and insurance information, and resident references; food vendors may need to provide applicable health or agriculture permits. The application also includes a sworn applicant affirmation and a background-check privacy release. The form lists required supporting documents and fees for processing.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods as a peddler, hawker, or vendor in the City of Amsterdam should complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the affirmation before the notary, who completes the jurat marked “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME” and signs the NOTARY PUBLIC line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Peddler Vendor Application from the City of Amsterdam.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide applicant, product, sales location, vehicle, insurance, reference, and other requested details; gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant affirmation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affirmation during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application, required documents, and applicable fee to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Amsterdam. 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 affirmation?
- Fill in the application, but wait to sign the affirmation until you meet with the notary. The notary will witness your signature and complete the jurat.
- Do I need to provide supporting documents?
- The checklist includes a driver’s license copy, vehicle registration if applicable, insurance bond, and two passport-sized photographs. Food vendors must provide the applicable permit copy.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it accepts this notarization for this application.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 61 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Contact the City Clerk about submission details, required materials, fees, and processing.