Bay City, TX · Matagorda County
Peddler, Itinerant Merchant, or Transient Vendor Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a Bay City permit to sell or solicit goods as a peddler, itinerant merchant, or transient vendor within the city limits.
- 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 eight-page application to provide applicant details, describe the goods and sales location, answer background questions, and attach required documents. Bay City’s instructions say to complete questions 1 through 12 and have the applicant’s signature on question 13 witnessed and notarized. Submit the application to the City Secretary’s Office with supporting documents, which may include property-owner permission, a sales tax permit, a food permit, and a vendor’s bond.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell or solicit goods in Bay City as a peddler, itinerant merchant, or transient vendor needs to complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a Texas jurat; the applicant swears that the application facts are true and correct and signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the vendor permit application from Bay City’s website or the City Secretary’s Office.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete questions 1 through 12 and gather the supporting documents required for your application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant’s statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant’s statement during the online session and complete the required jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Bring the completed application and supporting documents to the Bay City City Secretary’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bay City. 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 vendor permit application notarized?
- Complete questions 1 through 12, then sign question 13 before a notary. The form says the applicant’s signature must be witnessed and notarized.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. Bay City’s instructions require the applicant’s signature on question 13 to be witnessed and notarized when signing.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized application.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form lists property-owner permission and a valid Texas sales tax permit. The instructions also mention a vendor’s bond and, when selling food or beverages, a food permit.