Peddlers and Solicitors

The City of Leavenworth requires a permit for door to door solicitation and sales. The permits are available in the City Clerk's office at 100 N. 5th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048.  Phone: 913-682-9201.

• Applications for peddlers and solicitors permits must be submitted at least 2 business days in advance. 
• The fee is $50.00 per day per person or $250.00 per week per person. Fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated.

Sunday solicitations are not allowed.

Peddling & Soliciting Regulations

Anyone conducting peddling or soliciting activities within the City of Leavenworth must obtain a permit and follow all city regulations.

Definitions

Solicitor

A person who goes door-to-door without invitation to:

• Sell goods or services for future delivery, or
• Request donations or contributions

Peddler

A person who goes door-to-door without invitation carrying goods for immediate sale.

Permit Requirements

Permits are required for all peddlers and solicitors operating within city limits.

Apply At:

City Clerk’s Office
City Hall – 100 N. 5th Street
Leavenworth, KS

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted at least 2 business days before operating.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide:

• A 2” x 2” photo
• Government-issued photo ID
• Proof of a Kansas sales tax number or tax-exempt status

Permit Badge

Approved applicants will receive a permit badge that must be worn visibly at all times while soliciting or peddling.

Rules & Restrictions

No Soliciting Signs

Peddlers and solicitors may not enter properties displaying:

• “No Soliciting”
• “No Peddlers”
• Or similar signage

Leaving Private Property

If asked to leave by a property owner or occupant, solicitors and peddlers must leave immediately and may not return. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor charge.

Hours of Operation

Soliciting and peddling are prohibited:

• From one-half hour before sunset until 8:00 a.m.
• On Sundays

Exceptions apply only with a direct invitation or scheduled appointment.

Prohibited Conduct

Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants may not:

• Make false or misleading statements
• Operate unlawfully
• Obstruct public areas or traffic
• Use public rights-of-way without authorization

Permit Revocation

The City Clerk or Chief of Police may revoke a permit for:

• False information on an application
• Fraud or misrepresentation
• Violations of city regulations
• Unsafe or disruptive conduct
• Zoning or right-of-way violations

Resident Rights

Residents may:

• Refuse solicitors or peddlers
• Ask individuals to leave their property
• Post “No Soliciting” or “No Peddlers” signs

All permit holders must comply immediately with these requests.