Commercial Solicitor Permit

The City of Fort Collins requires commercial solicitors to obtain permits and ID badges before conducting door-to-door sales. This page outlines requirements, application processes and resident options for managing solicitation.

Solicitor Permit Application

Solicitation Requirements

City Code requires all commercial solicitors to get a permit from the City before going door-to-door. All door-to-door solicitation must happen between 9 a.m. and sunset. No solicitation is allowed at homes with "No Solicitation" or "No Trespassing" signs.

The City enforces this ordinance based on complaints. Report violations to Police Services at 970-221-6540. A summons may be issued if a violation occurs. A police officer does not need to witness the violation, but the person filing the complaint must testify in court.

Key Provisions of the Law

• Companies must get a City permit before door-to-door sales.
• Solicitation hours are 9 a.m. to sunset only.
• All solicitation is banned at homes with "No Trespassing" or "No Solicitation" signs.
• Commercial solicitation is banned for homes on the City's "No Solicitation" list. 

Commercial Solicitor Requirements

To get a commercial soliciting permit, you need:

• City-issued solicitation permit
• List of all company solicitors
• City sales tax license

The permit fee is $200 for up to four solicitors; $300 for five or more solicitors.

Non-Commercial Solicitor

Non-commercial solicitors can go door-to-door if homes don't have "No Trespassing" or "No Solicitation" signs. This includes religious, political, non-profit groups, schools, government, newspapers and magazine subscriptions.

Resident Options for Dealing with Solicitors

• Post a "No Trespassing" or "No Solicitation" sign to stop all door-to-door solicitation.
• Sign up for the online no solicitation list to ban commercial solicitation only (non-commercial still allowed).
• Take no action - all solicitation is allowed.