Transient Merchant License

Requirements

Per the Village of Rantoul Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article III, "Itinerant and Transient Merchants" in order to provide services within the Village, all Transient Merchant businesses must be licensed with the Village. For a copy of the Ordinance and to view the license requirements, see the attached documents below.

Application Information

Applications for the licensing of Transient Merchant businesses are available to those who affirm that they can comply with the Illinois Statutes and regulations and with the Village of Rantoul Municipal Code. The application form must be completed in its entirety, and all documentation must be provided prior to receiving the license. 

The required documents for licensing your business with the Village are located below. Be certain to read each document in its entirety, and when you are ready to register your business, return these to Executive Assistant Tana Ward, located in Village Hall. Allow three weeks for processing.

License Fee

Each Transient Merchant business shall be charged an annual fee of $100. Licenses expire annually on December 31.

Insurance Requirements

Transient Merchants are required to meet or exceed the guidelines with the Illinois Commerce Commission, including the requirement of sufficient insurance. Sufficient insurance coverage is required for the entire term of the license. 

Zoning & Code Regulations

  1. It shall be unlawful for any Transient Merchant or Itinerant Vendor to sell any goods, wares, or merchandise from any premises that is not zoned for any such sales activity, or that is not in compliance with all applicable building and safety regulations of this Code.
  2. This section does not apply to:
    1. Any person selling vegetables, fruits, or perishable farm products raised by such person;
    2. Any person operating a stand or booth on property owned by such person, or upon which such person resides;
    3. Any public event conducted or authorized by the village; or
    4. Any person selling food for immediate consumption from a vehicle, or other form of conveyance in any nonresidential zoning district who:
      1. Is on the premises with the permission of the owner;
      2. Does not remain on such premises for more than four hours in any 24-hour period;
      3. Does not employ any signs other than those permanently affixed to the vehicle or other form of conveyance;
      4. Does not generate noise, including but not limited to, generators, in excess of 75 decibels as measured from ten feet away.

Your help and cooperation is appreciated. As always, we are dedicated to the citizens of the Village of Rantoul!