Is a Canvasing/Solicitation Permit required?
- Any organization that is going door-to-door at private residences within the City of Chardon in order to sell a good or service is required to obtain a Canvasing/Solicitation Permit.
- The permit does not provide permission to solicit where notice of No Solicitation or No Trespass has been provided by the property owner.
Application Fee
- There is a $50.00 Canvasing/Solicitation Permit fee per individual.
- Background checks are required for any individual selling goods or services.
Documentation Required
- Completed Application for Peddling/Solicitation Permit with accurate information and signature.
- Two passport photographs per individual must accompany the completed application. (passport photographs may be obtained through Rite Aid or CVS)
Application procedures
- Complete Solicitor's Permit (obtained on-line or from Police Department)
- Return application along with $50 application fee and two passport photographs to the Police Department: 111 Water Street, Chardon, OH.
- Each individual who will be going door-to-door must come in person to complete a background check.
- Permit expires 1 year after date of issuance.