Richmond, RI · Washington County
Hawker, Peddler, or Door-to-Door Salesperson License
This application and checklist are for individuals who plan to sell merchandise as a hawker, peddler, or door-to-door salesperson in Richmond and need to apply for a town license.
- 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 packet explains license eligibility, identification and permit requirements, fees, and exemptions, and includes an application and affidavit of compliance. Richmond requires a license before covered sales in town; the form says applicants must submit the affidavit with an application or renewal and remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Door-to-door applicants also need a background-check approval or recommendation from the Chief of Police.
Who needs it
Individuals planning covered hawking, peddling, or door-to-door merchandise sales in Richmond need this application and affidavit to request a town license.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Hawker, Peddler, or Door-to-Door Salesperson License packet from the Town of Richmond.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your applicant and business details, select the license type and term, and review the checklist for required documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the affidavit of compliance.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application, notarized affidavit, and required materials to the Town Clerk’s Office as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond. 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
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign the affidavit during the session and follow the town’s instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need a license to sell in Richmond?
- The form says people planning covered hawker, peddler, or door-to-door merchandise sales in Richmond must obtain a license first. It also lists exemptions, including certain food, produce, handmade goods, and religious publications.
- What must I provide with my application?
- The checklist calls for two forms of identification showing your address and a retail sales permit. Door-to-door applicants also need a background-check approval or recommendation from the Chief of Police.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the town will accept an online-notarized affidavit.
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