Anyone who is trying to sell products or services door to door, either a peddler or solicitor, in unincorporated Ada County must obtain a license.
A peddler is anyone who goes upon the premises of any private residence in unincorporated Ada County, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, who sells or offers to sell any commodity or article of any nature. This definition includes, but is not limited to, any person who solicits orders and makes deliveries to purchasers.
A solicitor is any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in unincorporated Ada County, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, for the purpose of taking orders for, or offering to take orders for, goods, wares, or merchandise, or any article for future delivery, or for services to be performed in the future, or for making, manufacturing or repairing of any article or thing whatsoever for future delivery.
Complete a Solicitor & Peddler License Application
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- $50 application fee
- Two photographs of the applicant, measuring 2″ x 2″, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear, distinguishable manner
- Criminal History Record (applicant obtains a fingerprint card from Clerk’s Office then submits to ID State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification)
- Applications must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, surety bond or letter of credit for at least $1,000 per application. A business association, company or corporation with multiple employees must file a bond covering all employees or agents in the amount of $1,000 each with a maximum of $5,000.
- Peddler and solicitor licenses expire one year from date of issuance
- A license must be worn and clearly displayed by each peddler and solicitor
- It is unlawful to transfer any license
- A violation of this ordinance shall be treated as a misdemeanor crime and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine as provided by Ada County Code 4-1-14
- Peddlers and solicitors shall only engage in activities between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and one hour following sunset
- Child labor restrictions, including minimum age to work, apply to solicitors and peddlers