Waterford, WI · Racine County
Direct Seller Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a Village of Waterford permit to sell goods directly as peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants, or similar sellers.
- 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 collects the seller’s identifying and contact details, business information, vehicle details, sales history, and consent for a background investigation. It also includes an irrevocable power of attorney appointing the Village Clerk to accept service of summons, an applicant’s sworn statement, and an officer’s approval or disapproval section. The form says applicants must present specified supporting documents to the Clerk for examination before a permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to sell goods in Waterford as a peddler, solicitor, transient merchant, or similar seller must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the sworn statement before the listed Clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Direct Seller Permit Application from the Village of Waterford.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, business, contact, and sales-history details and gather documents listed for your business.
- 3
Contact The Village Clerk
Ask the Clerk how to complete the required in-person jurat and present supporting documents; this form includes an irrevocable power of attorney.
- 4
Sign Before The Clerk Or Notary
Sign the sworn statement before the listed Clerk or a notary public using an in-person option.
- 5
Submit The Application
Present the completed application and required documents to the Village Clerk for examination before a permit can be issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waterford. 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
- What information does the direct seller permit application request?
- It asks for applicant and business details, contact information, the nature of goods sold, sales history, vehicle information, and consent to a background investigation.
- Do I need to provide supporting documents with this application?
- The form says specified documents must be presented to the Clerk for examination before a permit can be issued. Requirements depend on the applicant’s business; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- How do I submit the application and supporting documents?
- Complete the application and present it and the required documents to the Village Clerk for examination. The form lists a $30 fee per applicant.
- Can I notarize this application remotely online?
- No. The application contains an irrevocable power of attorney, a document type Wisconsin excludes from remote online notarization. Ask the Village Clerk about an in-person signing and notarization option.