# Transient Retail Business License Application

- Summary: Overview This document is a four-page application form for the City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is designed for individuals or businesses seeking a license to operate as transient merchants…
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Overview This document is a four-page application form for the City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is designed for individuals or businesses seeking a license to operate as transient merchants, solicitors, canvassers, peddlers, or for door-to-door sales. Application Requirements and Rules Processing Time: Applications take 5 business days to process (excluding weekends and holidays). Identification: A current photo ID is required for every individual applicant. Individual Applications Only: Group or joint applications are not accepted; each person must submit their own form. Soliciting Hours: Permitted between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. Prohibited Times: No soliciting is allowed on Sundays or legal holidays. Applicant Information (Page 1) The first page collects detailed personal and business data, including: Personal Details: Name, local and permanent addresses, sex, age, height, weight, hair/eye color, phone number, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Identification: Type of photo ID, ID number, and expiration date. Business Details: Name of the business, owner's name, and business address. Local Manager: A separate section is provided for the local manager's name and address. Business Description and History (Page 2) Applicants must provide specific details regarding their operations: Operations: Description of the business, type of goods sold, and method of contacting customers. Vehicle Information: If applicable, details such as make, model, year, color, state, and plate number are required, along with the registered owner's driver's license and auto insurance information. Duration: The number of months the applicant intends to solicit, along with start and end dates. Criminal Records: Applicants must disclose any convictions for felonies, misdemeanors, or non-traffic offenses. References: Three references are required. They must provide daytime phone numbers and cannot be relatives, significant others, or employees of the applicant. Official Use and Approval (Pages 3-4) The final pages are reserved for city officials: Police Investigation: The police department conducts a records check and reference checks. They must verify the applicant's character and business conduct before recommending approval or denial. Finance Department: This section records the license number, fee, term, issue date, and expiration date. City Manager: The final decision (Approved or Denied) is made by the City Manager, who must sign and date the form. Contact Information Applications are processed by the Finance Department at: Address: 1301 12th Street, Suite 104, Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: 814-949-2416 Email: sfisher@altoonapa. gov