Chester, PA · Delaware County
Peddlers and Transient Merchant License Application
Peddlers and transient merchants use this application to provide personal and business details and request the applicable license from the City of Chester.
What this form is
This application collects personal information, business details, the type of establishment, and the locations where the business will operate. Peddlers and transient merchants use it to apply for the applicable license, with fees varying by license type and duration. The form states that a non-refundable $25 processing fee is due upon receipt of the application.
Who needs it
Peddlers and transient merchants who want to apply for a City of Chester license use this form to provide their personal and business information.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Public Safety, 1 East Fourth St, Chester, PA 19013; the form lists a non-refundable $25 processing fee due upon receipt.
About notarization
No notary is required; the application lists no notarized or sworn attachment and gives no separate notary step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Peddlers and Transient Merchant License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner and business information, establishment type, and business locations.
- 3
Prepare The Fee
The form states that a non-refundable $25 processing fee is due upon receipt and lists license fees by type and duration.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Department of Public Safety, 1 East Fourth St, Chester, PA 19013.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Peddlers and Transient Merchant License Application?
- It is a City of Chester application that collects personal and business information, the type of establishment, and proposed business locations for a peddler or transient license.
- Who uses this application?
- Peddlers and transient merchants use the form to apply for a license. It asks for owner and business details, including the business type and locations where it will operate.
- Do I need a notary for the Peddlers and Transient Merchant License Application?
- No. The application lists no notarized or sworn attachment and gives no separate notary step.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Department of Public Safety at 1 East Fourth St, Chester, PA 19013. The form states that a non-refundable $25 processing fee is due upon receipt.
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This Peddlers and Transient Merchant License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chester form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.