Paris, TN · Henry County
Peddler and Transient Vendor Permit Application
This application and checklist are for people seeking a City of Paris permit to sell or solicit as a peddler or transient vendor within the city.
- 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 form collects applicant and organization details, business plans, local references, and information for a criminal history check. The City of Paris checklist also outlines permit fees, permit duration, possible bond and background-check requirements, and rules for where and when solicitation may occur. Applicants certify that their information is true and agree to follow the city’s stated conduct rules; the completed application includes a signature sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Individuals or organizations seeking permission to peddle, sell as a transient vendor, or solicit within the City of Paris should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the date and notary signature.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Peddler and Transient Vendor Permit Application and checklist from the City of Paris.
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Fill In the Form
Provide the requested applicant, organization, business, vehicle, and certification information, and review the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application certification during the online notary session and have the notary complete the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and any required supporting items to the City of Paris.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paris. 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 peddler or transient vendor application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn certification during the video session, and submit the completed application to the City of Paris.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block, so the applicant should sign the certification before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by commissioned online notaries under the Online Notary Public Act. Online notaries register through the Secretary of State; check with the City of Paris about its submission requirements.
- What else does the application checklist require?
- The checklist refers to permit fees, a possible $1,000 surety bond for transient vendors, a possible background-check waiting period, written property-owner permission, and proof of taxpayer identification or nontaxable status. Confirm details with the city.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form lists the City of Paris at 100 N. Caldwell, P.O. Box 970, Paris, TN 38242. Confirm the preferred submission method and any current requirements with the city or town if unsure.