Ennis, TX · Ellis County
Solicitor Permit Application
A sworn application door-to-door solicitors and peddlers must file with the City of Ennis to obtain a permit and ID badge, signed and notarized.
- 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 City of Ennis requires anyone soliciting door-to-door to submit this application with identification, background information, and a $20 fee. The applicant must sign the form affirming the information is true, and the form states plainly that it will not be accepted unless signed by the applicant and notarized before a notary public.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to go door-to-door in Ennis to sell goods or services or solicit on behalf of a business or organization.
Why it needs a notary
The application text states the form will not be accepted unless signed by the applicant and notarized, and includes a full jurat block for a notary public's signature and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Ennis Solicitor Permit Application from the city website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your name, address, business details, and background questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the jurat in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and the $20 fee to the City of Ennis.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ennis. 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 my Ennis solicitor permit application notarized?
- Yes. The City of Ennis states the form will not be accepted unless it is signed by the applicant and notarized before a notary public.
- How do I get my solicitor application notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your identity, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary during a short video call.
- Can I use a remote online notary for a city of Ennis form?
- Texas law authorizes remote online notarization, and acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries are recognized statewide; check with the city if unsure whether it will accept a remote notarization.
- What do I need before starting the solicitor permit application?
- A copy of your driver's license, your Social Security card, and details about the products or services you plan to sell.
- How long does the notarization take?
- A typical remote online notarization session for this one-page jurat takes about 10 minutes.