Wichita Falls, TX · Wichita County
Itinerant Merchant’s Permit Application
Itinerant merchants and sponsoring organizations use this application to request a Wichita Falls permit to sell goods or services temporarily.
What this form is
The City Clerk uses this application to process a permit for itinerant merchants; the form directs applicants to review Chapter 26, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances. It requests applicant and business details, the proposed temporary business location, merchandise or services, and vehicle information. Applicants must provide specified supporting documents, pay the listed permit fees, and allow at least 7–10 business days for processing.
Who needs it
Itinerant merchants, or sponsoring organizations for multiple-vendor events, should complete this application to request the permit.
How to submit it
Return the form to the City Clerk’s Office at 719 Scott Ave., Third Floor, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, or email it to [email protected]. The listed fee is $30 per permit and $30 for each additional location; payment may be cash, check, or money order.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a sworn certification of sales-tax exemption as an alternative to a tax permit, without specifying notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Itinerant Merchant’s Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant details, the temporary business address, occupation, merchandise or services description, and vehicle information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the tax permit or exemption certification and any applicable employer letter, employee list, and reference letter or report.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Return the application by email or to the listed City Clerk’s Office address, with the required payment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Itinerant Merchant’s Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists a sworn certification of sales-tax exemption as an alternative to a tax permit but does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the Itinerant Merchant’s Permit Application?
- Return it to the City Clerk’s Office at 719 Scott Ave., Third Floor, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, or email [email protected].
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form requests a sales and use tax permit or sworn exemption certification, an employer or agent letter when applicable, employee details for non-individual applicants, and a reference letter or report.
- What is the permit fee?
- The application lists a fee of $30 per permit and $30 for each additional location. It accepts cash, check, or money order made out to the City of Wichita Falls.
Need something notarized?
This Itinerant Merchant’s Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.