Utica, NY · Oneida County
Vendor or Peddler Permit Application
Utica vendors and peddlers use this sworn application to request permission from the City Clerk to sell goods or food in the city for specified dates, hours, and locations.
- 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 asks for the applicant’s contact and business details, permit type, proposed sales, dates, hours, and locations, along with criminal history and other information. Applicants must provide photo identification, a sales tax certificate, and liability insurance documentation; food sellers must also provide a county health permit. The City Clerk’s instructions allow submission in person, by email, by drop box, or by mail, and note that processing may take up to three days.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods or food as a vendor or peddler in Utica should complete the application and provide the supporting documents requested by the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating the applicant was sworn to before a notary public or commissioner of deeds; the applicant signs the sworn attestation before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Vendor or Peddler Permit Application from the City of Utica and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
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Complete The Form
Enter your applicant and business details, permit type, proposed goods, dates, hours, locations, and sworn attestation information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s sworn attestation.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the attestation during the remote session.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and payment using a method listed in the City Clerk’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Utica. 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 vendor or peddler application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn attestation during the session, and follow the City Clerk’s instructions to submit the application and supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn attestation and a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary public or commissioner of deeds. Sign the attestation before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form requests a valid photo ID, a Certificate of Authorization from the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance, and proof of general liability insurance. Food sellers must also provide a Oneida County health permit.
- How do I confirm the City Clerk’s submission requirements?
- The form lists in-person, email, drop-box, and mail submission options and gives payment instructions. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure, especially about current fees or submission details.