The law was passed due to the rise in complaints by the public. The complaints weren’t just about people selling items, but the aggressive tactics and manner used by some peddlers.

View a Sample Peddler License.

Phone the Police Department at 740-203-1111.

No. School sales and sales for recognized charitable organizations are exempt as long as the solicitor is not compensated. By “compensated” we are not referring to such things as a merit badge or a prize for selling the most cookies.

No. As long as they are not soliciting for funds or donations, a license is not required for candidates or their volunteers.

No. As long as you are not soliciting for funds or donations, a license is not required.

No, prearranged appointments such as this do not require a license.

No, sales that are offered exclusively to local businesses, such as a doctor, do not require a license.

$75. This pays for the licensing fee, BCI and FBI fingerprint check, and materials.

Peddler licensing is done by appointment at the Justice center, 70 N. Union St. Please call 740-203-1151 to arrange for an appointment or with any other questions.

The license can be ready within a day OR it can take up to a month. It all depends on the background check. If you have had any arrests, even without a conviction, this slows the background down significantly.