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DPS/Licenses - Door to Door Vendor

WHEN IS A DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDOR'S LICENSE NECESSARY?

A door-to-door vendor's license is required if an individual travels from dwelling to dwelling or from office to office to sell goods or services.

WHAT IS THE DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDOR'S LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS?

A completed "Application For Vendor/Operator" must be submitted for review.

A valid driver's license is required to process the application.

WHAT WILL A DOOR-TO-DOOR LICENSE COST?

The fees below include license fee, application fee, and one operator fee.

  1. ONE YEAR
    Base Fee 10% Total
    1. One year Base Rate $295.00 + $29.50 = $324.50
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $408.10
  2. SIXTY DAY
    1. Sixty Day Base Rate $190.00 + $19.00 = $209.00
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $292.60
  3. ONE DAY
    1. One Day Base Rate $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $125.40

An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is included on the cost(s) listed above.

WHEN WILL A DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDOR'S LICENSE BE READY FOR PICK UP?

Normally, a license can be issued within two business days from the date of application. The Department of Permitting Services reserves the right to delay issuance of a license if application requirements are not met or further information is required.

WHAT IS A FUTURE-DELIVERY VENDOR?

A future-delivery vendor solicits orders for goods or services which will be delivered at a later time. A $1,305.00 surety bond must be posted in conjunction with this license application.


DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDOR'S LICENSE PROCESS AT A GLANCE

Last edited: 7/11/2008