Shorewood, WI · Milwaukee County
Transient Merchant Permit Application
The Transient Merchant Permit Application collects business and applicant details for individuals or organizations seeking permission to conduct transient merchant activity in Shorewood.
- 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 application identifies the business, its merchandise and vehicle, and the applicant’s personal and contact information. Applicants must provide two passport-size photos and a driver’s license copy; the listed fee is $100 and includes a background check. The permit expires December 31, and the applicant swears or affirms that the application statements are true and correct.
Who needs it
A person applying to conduct transient merchant activity in Shorewood must complete this application and provide the requested photos, driver’s license copy, and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat: the applicant signs and swears or affirms the statements before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Transient Merchant Permit Application from the Village of Shorewood.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Print clearly and complete the business and applicant sections. Gather two passport-size photos and a driver’s license copy.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the application during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Village of Shorewood, along with the listed fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shorewood. 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 my transient merchant application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the application during the video appointment, and submit it with the required photos, driver’s license copy, and fee.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear or affirm that the statements are true before a notary.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form requests two passport-size photos and a copy of a driver’s license with each application. It lists a $100 fee, including a background check.
- Can this application be notarized remotely in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Wis. Stat. §140.145, administered by the Department of Financial Institutions. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it accepts the remotely notarized application.