Hornell, NY · Steuben County
Application for Peddler and Transient Merchants
This application collects personal, business, reference, and insurance information from people seeking a City of Hornell peddler or transient merchant permit.
- 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 City of Hornell application asks applicants to provide personal and business details, describe the goods or services they plan to sell, and list recent business locations and three character references. Applicants must also provide proof of insurance, and food sellers must attach a New York State Health Department Certificate. The City Clerk waits for the Police Department’s background and character check, which may take up to five business days, before issuing a permit.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods, services, or food as a peddler or transient merchant in the City of Hornell should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification under penalty of perjury before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to and subscribed before me” block.
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 attachments, including proof of insurance and, if selling foodstuffs, the health department certificate.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required materials 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session when the notary instructs you.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” block, so the applicant must sign the certification before a notary.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form asks for proof of insurance. If you intend to sell foodstuffs, it also asks you to attach a New York State Health Department Certificate.
- Can I use online notarization for this Hornell application?
- 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.