Peddler, Solicitor, Transient Merchant, and Mobile Food Unit Licenses

Solicitor- a license is needed if you plan to go place to place or door to door soliciting orders for the sale of merchandise or services for future delivery or future performance, whether or not the person has a sample of the merchandise or is collecting advance payments for the orders.

Peddler- a license is needed if you plan to go place to place or door to door selling products, making sales and delivering articles to purchasers.

Transient Merchant - a license is needed for those who are planning on selling products from a temporary location such as a vehicle, trailer, tent or other portable shelter or empty storefront in a commercial district where retail sales are permitted or a conditional use for the purpose of exposing or displaying for sale, selling or attempting to sell and delivering goods, wares, products, merchandise or other personal property for no more than 14 consecutive days.

How do you know if they're licensed? Every resident and business has the right to prohibit peddlers and solicitors from their property. If you post a sign on your home or business that prohibits solicitors, they are not permitted to approach your property. If a peddler or solicitor approaches you, you have the right to ask to see their city-issued photo ID badge and/or certificate.