Ferndale, WA · Whatcom County

No notary required

Application for Peddlers and Solicitors License

Individuals who want to sell goods or solicit door-to-door in Ferndale complete this application to request a peddlers and solicitors license.

What this form is

Ferndale requires people who peddle goods or solicit door-to-door in the city to obtain a license before beginning those activities. Applicants fill in personal and contact details, employer information, business and product details, references, vehicle information, and conviction history, then authorize a criminal history inquiry. The application must be submitted with payment for the inquiry and license.

Who needs it

Anyone planning to peddle goods or solicit door-to-door within Ferndale must complete this application before conducting that activity.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to City Hall with a check or cash for the amount set by the current Unified Fee Schedule.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the peddlers and solicitors license application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the requested personal, employer, business, reference, and vehicle information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application to authorize a criminal history inquiry.

  4. 4

    Submit To City Hall

    Submit the completed application to City Hall with a check or cash for the amount set by the current Unified Fee Schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a Ferndale peddlers and solicitors license?
Anyone who plans to peddle goods or solicit door-to-door within Ferndale must obtain a license before engaging in that activity.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for personal and contact details, employer information, business and product details, references, vehicle information, and information about convictions.
How do I submit the peddlers and solicitors license application?
Complete the application and submit it to City Hall with a check or cash for the amount set by the current Unified Fee Schedule.
Do I need a notary for the Ferndale peddlers and solicitors license application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Peddlers and Solicitors License doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ferndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.