Solicitors Permits

Canvassing / Door-to-Door Solicitation

View the complete ordinance Chapter 739.

A permit is required for any person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his or her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, for the purpose of:

  • Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services, for either present or future delivery;
  • Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, and newspapers;
  • Taking of a poll or census by any person, firm, or corporation other than governmental body or agency thereof.

Permit Fees: $50 - six month permit

Completed applications submitted for approval to the Chief of Police must include:

  1. Solicitation Application
  2. Tax Questionnaire
  3. Two current photographs of the applicant (approximately 2 by 2 inches)
  4. Current fingerprint-based BCI/FBI background check (webcheck). See webcheck locations.


Solicitor Application 2025

Rita Tax Form (PDF)


Do Not Knock Regulations (Ordinance 739.09)

It is unlawful for any canvasser or solicitor to approach, knock on the door, or ring the doorbell of a residence where a "Do Not Knock" sign or sticker is visibly displayed.

Residents who wish to opt out of door-to-door solicitations may either post their own "Do Not Knock" sign or register with the Do Not Knock Registry through NOPEC at www.blocktheknock.com.  Those who register will receive a free window cling to display at their residence.  

All solicitors who obtain permits through the City of Wickliffe are provided with an up-to-date list of addresses on the registry and are required to avoid these properties.