Do I need a notary for the Groton peddler license application?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption must attach a valid Tompkins County Sheriff permit.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant contact and identification details, requested dates and hours, and information about merchandise, vehicles, or the location where merchandise will be sold.

Do I need to attach another permit?

If you do not qualify for an exemption under Section 149-3 of the Village Code, attach a valid permit to hawk, peddle, or solicit issued by the Tompkins County Sheriff.

Groton, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

Application for License: Peddlers, Solicitors & Transient Merchants

This application lets individuals or organizations request a Village of Groton license to peddle, solicit, or operate as a transient merchant.

What this form is

Use this application to request a license for peddling, soliciting, or operating as a transient merchant in the Village of Groton. It asks for applicant contact and identification details, requested dates and hours, and activity-specific information about merchandise, vehicles, or the sales location. Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption must attach a valid Tompkins County Sheriff permit to hawk, peddle, or solicit.

Who needs it

Individuals or organizations seeking a Village of Groton license to peddle, solicit, or operate as a transient merchant should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and non-exempt applicants attach a valid Tompkins County Sheriff permit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Groton application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant details, requested dates and hours, and the information that applies to your activity.
3
Gather Required Attachment
If you do not qualify for an exemption, attach a valid Tompkins County Sheriff permit to hawk, peddle, or solicit.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Groton peddler license application?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption must attach a valid Tompkins County Sheriff permit.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant contact and identification details, requested dates and hours, and information about merchandise, vehicles, or the location where merchandise will be sold.
Do I need to attach another permit?: If you do not qualify for an exemption under Section 149-3 of the Village Code, attach a valid permit to hawk, peddle, or solicit issued by the Tompkins County Sheriff.

Need something notarized?

This Application for License: Peddlers, Solicitors & Transient Merchants doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Groton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.