McKinney, TX · Collin County
Solicitor's License / Permit Application
The City of McKinney's required, notarized application for anyone seeking a license to solicit or sell door-to-door within city limits.
- 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
Individuals applying for a McKinney solicitor's license or permit must submit a notarized application along with a bond or insurance certificate, background information, and references. The city's own instructions state twice that the application form must be notarized before it can be processed by the Police Department.
Who needs it
Individuals or businesses seeking to solicit, sell, or peddle goods door-to-door within McKinney, including those applying under the exempt category.
Why it needs a notary
The City of McKinney explicitly requires the completed application to be notarized before submission, with a notary acknowledgment section including a commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Solicitor's License / Permit Application from the City of McKinney Permits page.
- 2
Gather Required Documents
Assemble your bond or insurance certificate, references, and driver's license copy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Deliver the notarized application to the McKinney Police Department for processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McKinney. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the City of McKinney's own instructions state the application must be notarized before it can be submitted.
- How do I get my solicitor's application notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Am I exempt from the bond requirement?
- Religious organizations, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and certain state-licensed persons may be exempt, but the application must still be notarized.
- Can an online notary notarize a McKinney solicitor's permit?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for applications like this, but check with the city if unsure about additional background-check requirements.