Portland, TX · San Patricio County
Vendor / Solicitor Permit or Registration Application
Businesses and individuals use this application to request a Portland permit to vend, solicit, peddle, or operate as an itinerant merchant.
What this form is
Use this application to request a City of Portland permit as a commercial solicitor, itinerant merchant, peddler, or vendor. The form lists fees of $25 for 30 days or $275 annually and asks for applicant and business details, vending location, sales or solicitation information, and supporting documents. Requirements include property-owner permission, a sales tax certificate, business records, vehicle or cart photos, insurance proof, and, for food or beverages, a health permit.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses planning to vend, solicit, peddle, or operate as an itinerant merchant in Portland should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit applications to City Secretary Elisa Silva at [email protected]. The application lists a fee of $25 for 30 days or $275 annually for each permit category.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; private-premises vendors must also file the property owner's sworn affidavit, but the text does not say it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Vendor / Solicitor Permit or Registration Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and business details, address history, vending location, and what you will sell or solicit; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the supporting documents that apply, such as property-owner permission, business records, insurance proof, vehicle or cart photo, and any required health permit.
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Submit To The City
Email the application to City Secretary Elisa Silva at [email protected] and include the applicable permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vendor / Solicitor Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Private-premises vendors must also file the property owner's sworn affidavit, but the document does not say that affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Vendor / Solicitor Permit Application?
- Submit the application to City Secretary Elisa Silva at [email protected]. The form lists a fee of $25 for 30 days or $275 annually for each permit category.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The form lists property-owner permission, a state sales tax certificate, business records, proof of authority, a vehicle or cart photo, liability insurance, and a health permit for food or beverage sales.
Need something notarized?
This Vendor / Solicitor Permit or Registration Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.