For a Transient Merchant License

Person(s) wishing to engage temporarily in retail or wholesale sales of goods, wares or merchandise in any place in this City, and who, for the purpose of conducting such business, occupies any lot, building, room or structure of any kind, or any person engaging temporarily in business in the City as a photographer, or the operator of a photographic studio or gallery, are considered by City Ordinance to be a Transient Merchant.

Transient Merchants are required to have a license to conduct business in the City of Pontiac. The Transient Merchant License Application (PDF) must be filled out completely and returned to Pontiac City Hall:
115 West Howard Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
Fax: (815) 842-3885