Solicitor
SOLICITOR: The word "solicitor" shall be defined as any person, including salesman or vendor, who engages in the business of going from house to house, place to place, or in or along the streets within the City, selling or taking orders for, or offering to sell or take orders for goods, wares, merchandise, newspapers, magazines or services or other thing of value, for future delivery or for services to be performed in the future, to persons other than manufacturers, wholesalers, jobbers or retailers in such commodities or services.
EXEMPTION: Solicitors who wish to do door-to-door solicitation on behalf of a charitable, political or religious group (even if it involves sales or exchange of money) then legally the City can’t require identification, permit requirement, background check, etc.
HOURS OF VALIDITY: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (RCC 20.219)
This Permit is not valid within the designated perimeter of special events in the downtown area or Courthouse Square.
Solicitor Permit holders are also required to have a City of Redwood City Business License if necessary.
Application Process
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Fill out the Solicitor Permit Application completely and ensure all required information is provided.
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Contact the Records Division at (650) 780-7100 and schedule an appointment to submit your completed application, be fingerprinted, and pay all applicable fees.
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After your appointment, your application will undergo a background review and processing. Processing may take up to two (2) weeks.
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Once your application has been approved and your permit is ready, you will receive a phone call from the Police Department.
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Return to the Police Department to pick up your Peddler Permit.
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While conducting soliciting activities, you must wear or prominently display your permit at all times.
