Gallatin, TN · Sumner County
Charitable Solicitation Permit Application
This application requests a City of Gallatin permit for an organization planning charitable or religious solicitation and is completed by its applicant or primary contact.
- 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 collects organization and contact details, the purpose and schedule of solicitation, locations, and a list of solicitors. Gallatin requires a permit from the City Recorder before charitable or religious solicitation takes place within the city. Applicants must also provide either a registration statement copy or a sworn written statement identifying an applicable exemption, and certify the application under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
An organization planning charitable or religious solicitation within Gallatin needs this application completed by its applicant or primary contact before soliciting.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating the applicant subscribed and swore before the notary; the applicant signs the certification in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the charitable solicitation permit application from the City of Gallatin.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter organization, contact, solicitation, and solicitor details, and gather the required registration or exemption document.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the remote notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting documentation to the City Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gallatin. 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 apply for a Gallatin charitable solicitation permit?
- Complete the application with organization, contact, solicitation, and solicitor information. Provide the required registration statement or sworn exemption statement, notarize the applicant certification, and submit it to the City Recorder.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The applicant certification is made under oath, and the form includes a notary jurat stating that the applicant subscribed and swore before the notary.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered with the Secretary of State. Confirm the City Recorder will accept the remotely notarized application before proceeding.
- What supporting document does the application require?
- The form asks applicants to provide either a copy of the registration statement filed under the cited Tennessee law or a sworn written statement identifying the applicable exemption. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.