Washington, PA · Washington County
Transient Merchant Application
Solicitors use this application to request a City of Washington transient merchant permit and provide business, solicitation, and applicant details.
What this form is
This application requests a City of Washington transient merchant permit for door-to-door solicitation or a stationary setup. It asks for applicant and company details, business and solicitation types, the stationary location if applicable, the number of solicitors, their names and identification, and solicitation dates. The city issues a permit upon approval, and the listed fee must be paid before solicitation.
Who needs it
A person or company planning door-to-door solicitation or a stationary setup in Washington uses this application to request a transient merchant permit.
How to submit it
The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 55 W. Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301. It states that payment must be received before solicitation and that permit issuance requires city approval.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Transient Merchant Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant, company, business, solicitation, location if applicable, solicitor count, and solicitation date details.
- 3
Gather Solicitor Identification
Provide names and identification for all individuals soliciting; use a separate piece of paper if necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the City Clerk’s Office at 55 W. Maiden Street and pay the listed fee before solicitation.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Transient Merchant Application?
- No. The application has a signature line and no notary block or sworn attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Transient Merchant Application?
- The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 55 W. Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301. It says payment must be received before solicitation and the city must approve the permit.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and company details, business and solicitation types, setup location if stationary, number of solicitors, their names and identification, and solicitation dates.
- What permit fees are listed?
- The form lists separate fees for stationary and door-to-door permits, with rates by month, year, or day depending on permit type. Payment is due before solicitation.