Lewiston, NY · Niagara County
Hawking, Peddling and Soliciting License Application
This Town of Lewiston application collects applicant, business, vehicle and background details from people seeking a license to hawk, peddle or solicit in 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
Use this one-page application to provide personal and business information, describe the goods or services you plan to sell, and identify any employer or principal. The form also asks for driver’s license and vehicle details, disclosure of felony or misdemeanor convictions, and authorization to share the application and background check with town personnel for application-related purposes. Submit it when applying for a Town of Lewiston vendor license; the form does not specify additional filing instructions.
Who needs it
People applying to hawk, peddle or solicit in the Town of Lewiston should complete this application and provide the photo identification it requests.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no separate jurat or acknowledgment wording; the applicant signs on the line labeled “Applicants Signature” beside a “Notary” field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Lewiston Hawking, Peddling and Soliciting License Application.
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Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, business, vehicle and background information, and arrange the requested photo ID.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicant signature line during the online session.
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Submit to the Town
Confirm the submission method with the Town of Lewiston and file the completed application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lewiston. 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 Lewiston peddling license application?
- Enter your applicant and business details, describe the goods or services, provide the requested driver’s license and vehicle information, answer the conviction questions, and sign before a notary.
- Do I need to provide photo identification?
- Yes. The application states that the applicant must supply photo ID and that copies will be taken.
- Can I sign this application with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and follow the notary’s identity-check and signing instructions.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is for a Town of Lewiston vendor license but does not give submission instructions. Confirm the filing method with the town; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.