Rome, NY · Oneida County
Peddler, Solicitor and Transient Merchant Application
This five-page application is for people seeking a Rome permit to operate as a peddler, solicitor or transient merchant, and must be submitted to the City Clerk with the required fee and supporting documents.
- 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 application collects personal, business, vehicle, product and reference information and requires applicants to attach specified identification, tax, insurance and other documents. Rome requires it for people applying for a peddler, solicitor or transient merchant permit; food sellers may also need a health department permit and a fire department equipment inspection. The applicant certifies the answers and signs the application before a notary or commissioner of deeds.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the Rome City Clerk for a peddler, solicitor or transient merchant permit must complete the application and provide the required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the truth of the answers before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Peddler, Solicitor and Transient Merchant Application from the Rome City Clerk.
- 2
Complete Every Question
Print or type your answers, write N/A where appropriate, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application's sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to your answers during the online notarization session, following the notary's instructions.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, required attachments and application fee to the Rome City Clerk's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rome. 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 Rome peddler application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and follow the notary's instructions for completing the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat and says the applicant must swear to the truth of the answers before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists identification, tax identification documents, workers’ compensation and disability insurance or an exemption, general liability insurance, and vehicle insurance and registration. Food sellers may also need a health permit and fire department inspection.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the remotely notarized application.