Peddlers & Solicitors License
Who needs this license?
Anyone in Golden Valley planning to go door-to-door to sell a product or service or fundraise must first apply for a solicitors’ license (City Code Section 6.43). Peddlers and solicitors must have the license on them at all times.
No one is exempt from this rule, including non-profits, though in some cases, such as with the Girl Scouts, an organization can get a blanket license that covers multiple sellers. Those who go door-to-door to distribute literature, but who aren’t selling anything or engaging the homeowner in conversation, do not need a license.
To Apply
- Complete the Peddler & Solicitor License Application
- Bring application and fee to the manager's office on the second floor of City Hall, Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30pm.
- Fee: $30 for one person; $5 for each additional person from the same group or business (capped at $50/year)
- For the fastest approval, application and fee must be submitted by the Wednesday before the next City Council Meeting. Council Meetings are normally held the first and third Tuesday of each month.
- After approval at the City Council meeting, you can pick up your permit the next business day or request it be mailed to you.
- Your license is good for one calendar year.
Disclaimer
The City does not recommend or endorse any product or service of peddlers or solicitors it licences.
