Smithtown, NY · Suffolk County
Peddlers License Application for Food Trucks
This nine-page application is for individuals and business representatives seeking a Smithtown peddling license to operate a food truck, ice cream truck, or coffee truck.
- 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 of Smithtown Department of Public Safety uses this application to review peddling license requests for food trucks, ice cream trucks, and coffee trucks. Applicants provide personal, residence, vehicle, and business information, submit required supporting documents and fees, and complete the sworn statement and release authorization. The form also lists operating restrictions and additional inspection and permit requirements for mobile food preparation vehicles.
Who needs it
Individuals and business representatives applying to operate a food truck, ice cream truck, or coffee truck in Smithtown need this application unless participating only in a Town Board-approved special event.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn-statement and acknowledgment blocks; the applicant and applicable corporate officers or other representatives sign the relevant sections before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Smithtown peddlers license application and review its instructions, checklist, operating restrictions, and fee information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer every question and gather the listed photographs, certificates, vehicle documents, and other required materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement and release authorization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the relevant sections during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the completed application, supporting documents, and required fees to the Town of Smithtown as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Smithtown. 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 peddlers license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn statement and release authorization during the video session, and submit the completed application and required materials to the Town.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The checklist calls for items including photographs, a sales tax number certificate, a Suffolk County Health Department certificate, vehicle information, and other materials. Check the application for the full list and applicable fees.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Smithtown form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the receiving Town office whether it accepts the remotely notarized form before submitting it.
- What extra steps apply to a mobile food preparation vehicle?
- The application lists a Smithtown Fire Marshal’s Office vehicle inspection for food trucks. It also states that a mobile food preparation vehicle permit and annual inspection are required.
- Where should I check if I am unsure about an application requirement?
- Review the form’s checklist and instructions, then contact the Town of Smithtown Department of Public Safety. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.