Madison, WI · Dane County
Transient Merchant Application
This two-page application collects business, contact, merchandise, vehicle, and applicant details from individuals or businesses applying to conduct transient merchant sales in Madison.
- 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
The form gathers information about the applicant, the business represented, merchandise or services, delivery methods, and places where the applicant can be contacted after leaving Madison. It also includes an appointment of an agent to accept service of process and a sworn signature section for an individual applicant or an authorized corporate or LLC agent. Applicants are instructed to present specified identification and other applicable documents to the City Clerk for examination.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, or limited liability companies applying to conduct transient merchant business in Madison use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant or an authorized corporate officer or LLC member, who signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Madison Transient Merchant Application and review both pages.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter applicant, business, contact, merchandise, and other requested details. Leave the applicable sworn signature section unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable applicant or business-agent section during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Present the completed application and applicable photocopies to the City Clerk using the contact information on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 transient merchant application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn section during the session and submit the completed form to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents to the City Clerk?
- The form instructs all applicants to present photocopies of applicable seller’s permits, photo identification for a background check, and weights-and-measures certification where required.
- Who signs the sworn section?
- An individual applicant signs the individual section. For a corporation or LLC, the form provides a section for an authorized agent, corporate officer, or LLC member.
- Can I submit the form online after notarization?
- The form lists the City Clerk’s address, email, and phone number but does not specify an online submission process. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Wisconsin permits remote online notarization under Wis. Stat. §140.145 for eligible documents. This form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; confirm the City Clerk will accept the remotely notarized version.
Transient Merchant Application in other Wisconsin cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.