(a) Any transient merchant desiring to transact business in any county in this state shall register in each county in which the merchant desires to transact business.
(b) The registration shall be filed with the county clerk and shall include the following information:
(1) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant making the application and, if the applicant is a firm or corporation, the name and address of the members of the firm or the officers of the corporation, as the case may be;
(2) If the applicant is a corporation, there shall be stated on the application form the date of incorporation, the state of incorporation, and, if the applicant is a corporation formed in a state other than the State of Arkansas, the date on which the corporation qualified to transact business as a foreign corporation in the State of Arkansas;
(3) A statement showing the kind of business proposed to be conducted, the length of time for which the applicant desires to transact such business, and the location of the proposed place of business;
(4) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant's registered agent or office;
(5) Proof that the applicant has acquired all other required city, county, and state permits and licenses; and
(6) There shall be attached to the application a receipt or statement showing that any personal property taxes due on goods, wares, or merchandise to be offered for sale have been paid.
(c) The county clerk in each county shall design and cause to be printed appropriate forms for applications for registration and for the registration certificates to be issued to applicants under this subchapter.