Paris, TX · Lamar County
Solicitor, Temporary Vendor, Handbill Distributor & Itinerant Vendor Application
A sworn application solicitors, temporary vendors, handbill distributors, and itinerant vendors must file with the City of Paris before doing business door-to-door or on public property.
- 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
Anyone who wants to solicit sales, distribute handbills, or operate as an itinerant vendor within Paris city limits must complete this application through the Engineering, Planning and Development Department. The city's instructions state the completed form must be notarized, and it includes a police-records release the applicant swears to before a notary along with a $1,000 bond or insurance requirement.
Who needs it
Door-to-door solicitors, temporary vendors, handbill distributors, and itinerant vendors seeking a City of Paris permit.
Why it needs a notary
The city's own instructions require the completed application to be notarized before submission, and it contains a sworn police-records release signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Solicitor/Itinerant Vendor Application from the City of Paris website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete applicant, agent, and property information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and bond to Paris Engineering, Planning and Development.
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
- Does the City of Paris require this form to be notarized?
- Yes, the city's instructions state the completed application must be notarized before it is submitted with the required bond or insurance.
- Do I need an appointment to get this notarized?
- No. You can connect with a commissioned online notary and complete the notarization on video from home or your business.
- How do I get my vendor application notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it in, then book an online notary session to sign it live on video before submitting it to the City of Paris.
- Is remote online notarization valid in Texas?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 and recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries.
- What if the city has updated this form?
- Check with the City of Paris Engineering, Planning and Development Department if unsure you have the current version.