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Any individual who knocks on a residential door with an offer to sell or solicit a product or service needs a valid Peddler Permit from the City of Rochester.

To apply for a Peddler Permit, visit: Citizen Access

For more information on the Code of Ordinance, visit:

CHAPTER 5-14. - DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES AND SOLICITATIONS

*Each peddler permit is valid for only one month and individuals must renew at the end of the outlined period.

**Charitable foundations (e.g. United Way), non-profits (e.g. the Girl Scouts of the USA) as well as religious groups (e.g. The Salvation Army) do not need the permit.

If you have reason to believe someone is operating without a valid permit, call the non-emergency police line at (507) 328-6800 to register a complaint.