Gallatin, TN · Sumner County
Transient Vendor License Application
This application collects business, location, and personal details from people seeking a Gallatin transient vendor license to sell merchandise temporarily in 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 Recorder’s Office application gathers information about the applicant, business, temporary selling location, intended business dates, prior locations, and certain convictions or violations. Gallatin’s form states that a Temporary Use Permit from the Codes/Planning Department must be obtained before the transient vendor license can be issued; the application also lists a $50 fee per 14-day period.
Who needs it
People who plan to exhibit and sell merchandise from temporary premises in Gallatin can use this application to seek a transient vendor license.
Why it needs a notary
The form ends with a jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the applicant signs the application before the notary, who completes the date and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Transient Vendor Application from the Gallatin website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the requested applicant, business, location, date, and other details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Check with Gallatin’s Recorder’s Office about submission and any required supporting steps.
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 get the transient vendor application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and check with Gallatin about submitting the notarized application.
- Do I need a Temporary Use Permit before applying?
- The form says a Temporary Use Permit must be obtained from Gallatin’s Codes/Planning Department before the transient vendor license may be issued.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Recorder’s Office whether it accepts this application with an online notarization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where does the form say to submit the application?
- The form lists the Recorder’s Office at 132 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066-3244, and gives the phone number (615) 451-5895.