Stanwood, WA · Snohomish County
Temporary Merchant License Application
Temporary merchants use this application to request a Stanwood license for selling or offering goods or services at a location for up to 15 days.
What this form is
The application is for temporary merchants operating at one location for more than one day and no more than 15 days. Applicants provide personal and business details, activity dates and location, goods or services, and vehicle information if applicable. Include a site map and proof of required insurance, plus a driver’s license copy and, when handling food, a food handler permit copy; the form states submission is required at least 30 days before the activity.
Who needs it
A person or business planning temporary sales or offers of goods or services at a Stanwood location for more than one day should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application at least 30 days before the activity to the City of Stanwood, 10220 270th Street NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292. The form lists a non-refundable $35 application fee and says other fees or deposits may apply.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Merchant License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and business details, activity dates and location, goods or services, and vehicle information if a vehicle will be used.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a driver’s license copy, proof of insurance, and a site map and location address; add a food handler permit copy if handling food.
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Submit To The City
Submit it at least 30 days before the activity to the City of Stanwood at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Merchant License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Temporary Merchant License Application?
- Submit it at least 30 days before the activity to the City of Stanwood, 10220 270th Street NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292. The form lists a non-refundable $35 application fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requests a driver’s license copy, proof of required insurance, and a site map and location address. Include a food handler permit copy if handling food.
- How long can a temporary merchant license last?
- The form states that a license cannot exceed 15 days in duration. It also says a temporary merchant’s license will be issued only twice in a 12-month period, and not consecutively.