Port Chester, NY · Westchester County
Hawker and Peddler Application
This application is for people seeking a Port Chester hawker or peddler permit to solicit or sell goods, including from a vehicle, and must be submitted to the Village Clerk.
- 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 two-page application collects personal, business, vehicle, and sales information, along with the applicant’s sworn affirmation that the statements are true and correct. Port Chester requires applicants to submit it with the listed supporting documents, including truck registration, insurance, identification, photographs, a bond, health department certification, and state tax ID documentation. The form also lists a fee that varies for residents and non-residents and a permit period from May 1 to April 30.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to Port Chester for a hawker or peddler permit must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the affirmation before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before” jurat and notary commission information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hawker and Peddler Application and its required-documents checklist from the Village of Port Chester.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the requested personal, business, vehicle, and sales information. Gather the supporting documents listed on the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affirmation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant affirmation during the video session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and required supporting documents to the Port Chester Village Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Chester. 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 with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affirmation during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The checklist calls for truck registration, insurance, a driver’s license, photos, a bond, health department certification, state tax ID documentation, and a fire safety inspection.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Use a commissioned online notary and check with the Village Clerk if you have questions about submitting the notarized form.
- What should I do if I am unsure about the application requirements?
- Review the form’s required-documents checklist and contact the Village Clerk. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.