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Definition:  A door-to-door salesperson is any person engaging in a regulated activity. The term "regulated activity" means the act of going from place-to-place or from house-to-house for any of the following purposes:

(1) To sell personal property, goods, wares, merchandise or services;

(2) To solicit or take orders for the sale of personal property, goods, wares, merchandise or services;

(3) To exhibit or show personal property, goods, wares, or merchandise or services;

(4) To conduct a survey relative to any personal property, goods, wares, merchandise, or services.

Any person engaging in the above is engaging in peddling and requires a permit from the Office of the City Clerk. 

Requirements:  

1. A completed Peddler Application. 
   
   
2. Government issued proof of Identification (e.g. driver’s license or passport) - to assist in police background checks. 
   
   
3. A peddler route plan. 

Cost: $75 for 30 days. 

Governing City Ordinance: RCO 5-14

Application: License Application

Note: Pursuant to MN State Statute 559.217 all Peddlers must inform residents of their right to a full cancellation up to 3 business days after any purchase. 

For a List of currently operating peddlers please click below. This list is updated every second and fourth Friday of the month. 

Active Peddlers