Berwick, PA · Columbia County
Soliciting, Hawking, or Peddling Permit
This application packet is for people seeking permission to solicit, hawk, or peddle in Berwick Borough and includes a criminal-history waiver and employer statement.
What this form is
Berwick Borough uses this packet for people applying to solicit, hawk, or peddle in the borough. Each applicant must request a new criminal record check through the Pennsylvania State Police PATCH website and submit it with the borough application and waiver. The packet asks for applicant, employer, activity, and vehicle details, includes an employer statement, and calls for a certificate of liability coverage; the borough fee is $50 per request.
Who needs it
Anyone who will solicit, hawk, or peddle in Berwick Borough must apply, and each person must submit their own criminal record check.
How to submit it
Request a new record check for yourself through the PATCH website, then submit it with the borough application and waiver; the borough charges $50 per request. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This permit packet is signed and dated without a notary; it says a notarized PATCH copy is not needed and requires a certificate of liability coverage attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Berwick soliciting, hawking, or peddling permit packet.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Print or type the requested information and sign and date the application and waiver.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Request your own new record check through PATCH and attach a certificate of liability coverage.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Submit the record check with the borough application and waiver; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Berwick soliciting permit?
- No. The packet is signed and dated without a notary, and it says a notarized PATCH copy is not needed. Attach a certificate of liability coverage.
- How do I submit the Berwick soliciting permit application?
- Request a new record check for yourself through the PATCH website and submit it with the borough application and waiver. Check the city website for current contact details.
- Who needs to apply for a Berwick soliciting permit?
- Every person who will solicit, hawk, or peddle in Berwick Borough must apply and submit their own new criminal record check with the borough application and waiver.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, employer, activity, and vehicle information, and includes an employer statement. A certificate of liability coverage must be attached.
Need something notarized?
This Soliciting, Hawking, or Peddling Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berwick form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
