Peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants must obtain a permit from the City to conduct business in Eden Prairie and adhere to the following:

• Make an appointment to present application in person by calling 952-949-6200
• Application must be complete and legible; indicate 'Not Applicable' on application when appropriate
• Allow minimum of three working days for application to be processed
• No peddling, soliciting or selling until permit has been issued; peddling or soliciting prior to issuance of a permit is a violation of City ordinance and is cause for permit denial
• Permit expires Dec. 31 of current year, regardless of issue date
• Peddling, soliciting or selling in City parks is prohibited
• Failure to provide true and complete information shall constitute a violation of the City ordinance; the license of any applicant may be revoked by reason of material falsification or omission of information for said application

Requirements

• $50 application fee (interstate exempted)
• Credentials establishing relationship to employer/supplier (i.e., company-issued ID card, business card, pay stub)
• Copy of all literature about product or service (i.e., brochures, receipt example, pricing sheet)
• Government-issued driver’s license or state ID to be photocopied at time application is submitted

Peddler, Solicitor and Transient Merchant Permit [PDF]

When issuing permits, the City does not endorse any organization, product or service.

Peddlers and solicitors may visit homes daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m. with required permit.

Noncommercial door-to-door advocates who disseminate religious, political, social or other ideological beliefs, or seek donations for which no product or service is given in return, are not required to obtain a permit.

Residents are encouraged to ask to see the individual's permit, which must include:

• Close-up photo of the person
• City-embossed seal
• Signature of licensing clerk
• Information about the person and product/service
• Current permit (permits expire Dec. 31 of the current year)

No permit? Call 911 immediately for an officer to respond to the situation.

Peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants must provide a receipt and three-day cancellation notice.

Residents may obtain a “Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited” sign from the City’s licensing clerk at no charge by calling 952-949-6200.