Cookeville, TN · Putnam County
Charitable/Non-Profit Permits Application
This application collects personal, organization, solicitation, vehicle, reference, and background information from applicants seeking a Cookeville charitable or non-profit permit.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a permit to solicit or sell goods in Cookeville on behalf of an organization or person. It asks for the applicant’s contact and identification details, solicitation purpose and schedule, vehicle information, two references, and any criminal or ordinance convictions. The applicant swears that the statements are true and agrees to abide by Cookeville Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 3.
Who needs it
A person applying to solicit or sell goods in Cookeville for a charitable or non-profit purpose should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an applicant’s solemn-sworn statement and a signature line labeled City Clerk/Notary Public; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Charitable/Non-Profit Permits Application from the City of Cookeville.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant, organization, solicitation, vehicle, reference, and conviction information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application statements during the live video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the City of Cookeville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cookeville. 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 and notarize this application?
- Fill in the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- The form includes an applicant’s solemn-sworn statement and a City Clerk/Notary Public signature line. Sign before the notary so the oath can be administered.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and organization details, the solicitation purpose and schedule, vehicle information, two references, and disclosure of certain convictions.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered with the Secretary of State. You can sign during a live video session; confirm with the city or town if unsure.