Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Peddler Solicitor Canvasser License Application
This application collects applicant, business, and activity details for people seeking a Town of Babylon peddler, solicitor, or canvasser license.
- 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 Town Clerk’s Office application asks for personal and business information, the items to be sold, and vehicle details when applicable. Applicants must provide the listed supporting documents and meet the checklist requirements, which include notarized signatures. The form also lists fees based on the type of peddling and requires payment by cash or money order.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to peddle, solicit, or canvass in the Town of Babylon must complete the application and provide the listed materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-before-me blocks for the applicant and business owner; each signer must sign before a notary and complete the date fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Peddler/Solicitor/Canvasser License Application from the Town of Babylon.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, business, and activity details, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary. Leave the signature lines unsigned until the appointment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn-before-me lines during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town Clerk’s instructions to submit the notarized application, required materials, and applicable fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Babylon. 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 form but wait to sign. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the applicant or business owner line during the video session.
- Do I need both the applicant and business owner signatures notarized?
- The form says applicants must have notarized signatures and provides separate sworn-before-me blocks for the applicant and business owner. Check which signatures apply to your application.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and follow the Town Clerk’s submission instructions.
- What else do I submit with the application?
- The checklist includes proof of electronic fingerprinting, identification, photos, business and tax documents, and other items that depend on the application. Vehicle peddlers have additional vehicle and insurance requirements. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.