Solicitor's Permit

No person shall engage in solicitation in the Town of Erie without first obtaining a solicitation permit.

Solicitation in Erie

• Each permittee shall wear the solicitation permit badge, issued by the Town, at all times while engaging in solicitation, and shall present identification upon request of any person.
• Solicitation at any property in which a “No Trespassing” or “No Solicitors” (or other similar message indicating that door-to-door sales are not authorized) is in violation of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Erie Municipal Code. 
• Solicitation is prohibited before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m. or sunset - whichever is later.
• Door hangers, notices, posters, or other advertising or promotional material without permission from owners or occupants of property is prohibited if a fence, gate, or other permanent structure restricts access to personal and/or private property, or if a “no trespassing” or “no solicitors” sign is posted.

Obtain a Solicitor’s Permit

Background checks and fees apply. Fees are non-refundable if a background check fails. Please expect three weeks for the issuance of a permit. 

First, Submit a Solicitor’s Permit Request.
Next, begin the Background Screening Check.

Register for the Do Not Solicit List

Any owner or occupant of private property in the Town may prohibit solicitation at such property by registering at such property on the Town’s “Do Not Solicit” list. Be added to the 'Do Not Solicit List' by registering here Version OptionsSolicitor's PermitHeadline Register for the Do Not Solicit List Register for the Do Not Solicit List Register for the Do Not Solicit List Register for the Do Not Solicit List Register for the Do Not Solicit List. Permitted solicitors receive only the addresses listed on the “Do Not Solicit” list.

In addition or in lieu of registration on the Town’s “Do Not Solicit” list, any person may post a sign on his or her property indicating that the owners or occupants do not wish to be disturbed by door-to-door sales.

Report an Unauthorized Solicitor

Please call the non-emergency dispatch at 303-441-4444 immediately and provide as many details as possible regarding the business if the following occurs: 

• Business soliciting without the Town issued “Solicitation Permit.
• Business violating the homeowner’s “DO NOT SOLICIT” sign with or without Town issued Solicitation Permit.