Franklin, WI · Milwaukee County
Door-to-Door Sales Transient Merchant Permit Application
This application is for individuals seeking a Franklin transient merchant permit to conduct door-to-door sales; each individual applicant completes Sections 1–7 and provides identification and a picture.
- 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
Use this two-page application to request a permit for door-to-door sales in Franklin. Each individual applicant completes Sections 1–7, attaches a driver’s license copy and a passport-sized or digital picture, and signs before a notary; the primary person also completes Sections 8–11. The form requests applicant, address, business, vehicle, and product information and includes agreements about indemnification and accepting service of process. It lists the company fee and cites Franklin Code §237.4.D.
Who needs it
Each individual applying for a Franklin door-to-door sales transient merchant permit must complete Sections 1–7; the primary person also completes Sections 8–11.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Door-to-Door Sales Transient Merchant Permit Application from the City of Franklin.
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Complete The Required Sections
Each individual applicant fills out Sections 1–7; the primary person also completes Sections 8–11. Attach the requested identification copy and picture.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notarization for the application’s sworn signature before completing the jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application in the online notary session and complete the oath before the notary.
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Submit The Application
Follow the City Clerk’s Office instructions to submit the completed application and attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 complete the Franklin transient merchant permit application?
- Each individual applicant completes Sections 1–7, attaches a driver’s license copy and a passport-sized or digital picture, and signs before a notary. The primary person also completes Sections 8–11.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the signature must be notarized and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Sign before the notary, rather than signing in advance.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Wis. Stat. §140.145. Ask the City Clerk’s Office whether it accepts an application notarized remotely; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- The form asks for applicant and address details, business and vehicle information, arrest history, products or services, and a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit Number. Each individual applicant must include identification and a picture.