Peddler Permits

A peddler is a door-to-door salesperson, or 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

Application

Please contact licenses@rochestermn.gov for a paper 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. 

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