Richmond, RI · Washington County
Holiday Sales License Application
Richmond retail businesses use this application to request a holiday sales license from the Town Clerk’s Office and submit an affidavit affirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- 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 application is for retail businesses that need a holiday sales license to open on specified holidays; it also includes an affidavit stating that the applicant’s business complies with applicable town, state, and federal requirements. Submit it to the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office with the required tax confirmation and license fee, unless the business qualifies for the listed fee exemption. The license is for a particular business location and runs until the following December 31.
Who needs it
Retail businesses that want to open on the holidays listed in the fact sheet must apply, except for the business types identified as not needing a license.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Holiday Sales License Application and checklist from the Town of Richmond.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant and business details, and prepare the affidavit and required tax confirmation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the affidavit’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit while the commissioned online notary witnesses and notarizes it remotely.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required items to the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office.
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 complete the holiday sales license affidavit?
- Complete the applicant, license type, and business name fields, then sign the affidavit in front of a notary. Submit the application and required items to the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign it before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island law allows remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Check that the Town Clerk’s Office accepts a remotely notarized affidavit.
- Where do I submit the application and what should I confirm?
- The form lists the Richmond Town Clerk’s Office. It also requires confirmation that taxes and fees on the business location are current; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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