Hornell, NY · Steuben County
Peddler and Transient Merchant Application
This application collects personal, business, reference, and insurance information from people seeking a City of Hornell permit to sell goods, services, or foodstuffs as peddlers or transient merchants.
- 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 must answer every question and provide information about their background, business, sales methods, recent business locations, and three character references. Applicants intending to sell foodstuffs must attach a New York State Health Department certificate, and the form states that proof of insurance is required. The City Clerk does not issue the permit until the Hornell Police Department has certified the applicant’s background and character; the form allows up to five business days for that check.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods, wares, services, or foodstuffs as a peddler or transient merchant in the City of Hornell should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Hornell Peddler and Transient Merchant Application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer every question and gather any required proof of insurance or foodstuffs certificate.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign the sworn certification until the notary instructs you during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized application and attachments to the City of Hornell.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hornell. 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 peddler and transient merchant application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to attach anything to this application?
- The form requires proof of insurance. If you intend to sell foodstuffs, it also instructs you to attach a New York State Health Department certificate.
- Can I sign this Hornell application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature through a live video session.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The form says the Hornell Police Department checks and certifies the applicant’s background and character before the City Clerk issues a permit. It allows up to five business days for this check; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.