Bartlesville, OK · Washington County
Transient Merchant License Application
This application is for transient merchants seeking a Washington County license before conducting temporary business selling goods, merchandise, or services in the county.
- 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 application collects the merchant’s business details, proposed activity and location, and supporting information for a Washington County transient merchant license. The form says to obtain Court Clerk approval and pay the stated fee and provide the required bond and attachments before applying for a City of Bartlesville business license. After county approval, the applicant brings a copy to the city’s Community Development Department for guidance on required city licenses.
Who needs it
Transient merchants planning temporary business in Washington County must apply, unless their activity falls within an exemption listed in the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no notary acknowledgment or jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the Washington County Court Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Transient Merchant License Application from the City of Bartlesville form link.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the merchant, business, location, and agent information, and gather the required attachments listed on the form.
- 3
Submit It to the Court Clerk
Contact the Washington County Court Clerk about submission, the stated fee, and bond requirements.
- 4
Sign Before the Court Clerk
The application says to sign and swear to the information before the Washington County Court Clerk.
- 5
Bring the Approved Copy to the City
After county approval, take a copy to the Bartlesville Community Development Department for guidance on city licenses.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bartlesville. 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
- Does this application need notarization?
- The form directs the applicant to sign and swear to the application before the Washington County Court Clerk. It does not provide a notary acknowledgment or jurat.
- How do I get a Bartlesville transient merchant license?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Washington County Court Clerk with the stated fee, bond, agent agreement, and tax receipts or statements. After county approval, bring a copy to the Bartlesville Community Development Department.
- Do I need a Washington County license before applying to the city?
- The form says to obtain Washington County Court Clerk approval before applying for a City of Bartlesville business license. It directs applicants to bring a copy of the approved document to the city department.
- Can an online notary replace the Court Clerk’s oath?
- Oklahoma authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary, but this form directs the applicant to swear before the Court Clerk. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.