City of Rye, NY · Westchester County
Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a Rye permit to peddle or solicit, including each person working for a company; applicants submit it to the City Clerk’s Office.
- 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
Rye requires people acting as hawkers, peddlers or solicitors to apply to the City Clerk for a permit before conducting those activities in the city. The application collects personal, business and vehicle details, and the packet includes a checklist and related forms. Applicants under 16 need a parent or legal guardian’s notarized authorization. Commercial applicants must also complete the background-check process described in the instructions.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to peddle or solicit in Rye needs a permit application; a company must submit a separate form for each person who will do so.
Why it needs a notary
The minor-authorization section has a sworn-before-me notary block; the applicant’s parent or legal guardian signs that authorization before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application from the City of Rye.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill in the applicant and business details, and gather the documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If the applicant is under 16, arrange notarization of the parent or guardian authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The parent or guardian signs the authorization during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and required documents with the Rye City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Rye. 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 notarize the minor authorization in this application?
- The parent or legal guardian signs the authorization for a child under 16 in front of a commissioned online notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- Do I need notarization for the whole permit application?
- The form specifies notarization for the parent or legal guardian’s authorization when the applicant is under 16. The application and criminal-history affidavit do not show a notary block.
- Can I complete the minor authorization with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the parent or guardian’s authorization if the form’s requirements are met.
- What else does the Rye permit application require?
- The packet lists identification, vehicle documents and photographs, among other materials. Commercial applicants must follow the background-check instructions. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.