Do I need a notary for the Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet?

No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. The packet requires a printed PATCH criminal record check, but does not identify it as sworn or notarized.

What must I include with my application?

Include the completed application, original printed PATCH criminal record check whether or not it shows a record, legal photo identification, and the $50 processing fee. A requested one-time extension costs an additional $10.

What happens after I submit the packet?

After submission of the criminal record check, completed application, and fee, the police will fingerprint and photograph you. The application is then reviewed, and approved applicants will be notified to pick up the permit.

Elizabethtown, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet

Individuals seeking to conduct transient retail business in Elizabethtown Borough complete this packet and submit it with the required criminal record check, identification, and fee.

What this form is

This packet is the application for an individual seeking a permit to conduct transient retail business in Elizabethtown Borough. It requires the applicant to acknowledge the permit conditions, provide personal, vehicle, and business information, and submit a criminal record check through PATCH. The packet also specifies required identification, fees, fingerprinting, and photography before the application can be reviewed.

Who needs it

Each person wishing to conduct transient retail business in Elizabethtown Borough must submit a completed application packet for consideration.

How to submit it

Submit the completed packet to the Elizabethtown Police Department with the original printed PATCH record, legal photo identification, and $50 fee; add $10 if requesting the one-time extension.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Packet
Download the Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet.
2
Complete the Application
Read and sign the conditions acknowledgment, complete the criminal history check page, and fill in the application.
3
Gather Required Items
Print the PATCH results and gather legal photo identification and the required fee.
4
Submit to the Police Department
Return the completed packet and required items to the Elizabethtown Police Department.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet?: No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. The packet requires a printed PATCH criminal record check, but does not identify it as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet?: Submit the completed packet to the Elizabethtown Police Department with the original printed PATCH record, legal photo identification, and the application fee.
What must I include with my application?: Include the completed application, original printed PATCH criminal record check whether or not it shows a record, legal photo identification, and the $50 processing fee. A requested one-time extension costs an additional $10.
What happens after I submit the packet?: After submission of the criminal record check, completed application, and fee, the police will fingerprint and photograph you. The application is then reviewed, and approved applicants will be notified to pick up the permit.

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This Transient Retail Business Permit Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elizabethtown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.