Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Peddler Permit Application
The City of Lancaster Peddler Permit Application collects business, solicitation, and primary applicant details from individuals or organizations seeking permission to solicit or sell goods or services in Lancaster.
- 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
This two-page application asks for the business’s identifying information, the goods or services offered, solicitation methods and schedule, and details about the primary individual in charge. Applicants submit it to the Lancaster Police Department for review; the department investigates the application and notifies the requestor by telephone whether it is approved or denied. A nonrefundable application fee is due when submitted, with the amount based on the requested permit term.
Who needs it
Individuals or organizations seeking a 30-day or one-year peddler permit must provide this application and identify the primary person in charge of the solicitation.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block, not a jurat; the primary applicant signs the certification before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Peddler Permit Application from the City of Lancaster.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide business details, solicitation plans and dates, and information about the primary applicant.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant certification during the online notary session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable fee to the City of Lancaster for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lancaster. 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 Lancaster peddler permit application?
- Fill in the business and solicitation details, identify the primary applicant, and sign the certification before a notary. Submit the application and required fee to the city for review.
- Do I need to sign the peddler permit application before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the certification must be completed in front of a notary and includes an acknowledgment block for the primary applicant’s signature.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form requires notarization; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online notarization.
- What fee is due with the application?
- The form lists a $25 fee for a 30-day permit and a $100 fee for a one-year permit, due when the application is submitted. It states that the fee is nonrefundable.
Peddler Permit Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.