Solicitors/Peddlers (Door-to-Door Sales)

All solicitors and peddlers operating in the City of Woodbury are required to apply for a permit from the Woodbury Public Safety Department. Each applicant must receive a permit PRIOR to conducting any business in the city. Also, hours that solicitors may operate are limited to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The fee is $35 per person and the permit is valid for a calendar year. No permits will be issued to organizations on behalf of individuals.

In order to receive a permit and lawfully conduct business in the city, a photo identification card issued by a state or government agency must be shown at the time of application. Soliciting or peddling without a permit is a misdemeanor crime punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail. Permits are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 2100 Radio Drive, or online.

Solicitor Application
City Ordinance (See Chapter 11, Article VI - Peddlers and Solicitors)

Report violators
Solicitors are required to display their permit at all times. While the city generally cannot prohibit people from trying to sell you something, you have the right to privacy. A solicitor may not remain on your property after you have asked him/her to leave. He/she may not conduct business in a manner that a reasonable person would find obscene, threatening, intimidating or abusive.

Any resident who wishes to exclude peddlers or solicitors from his/her premises may place a printed placard near the usual entrance bearing the following notice:

The sign must be at least 3 ¾ inches wide by 3 ¾ inches high. The lettering must be ½ inch high. No peddler or solicitor should enter or attempt to enter any premises where such a placard or sign is placed and maintained.

Residents may report violators by quickly calling the Police Department dispatch at (651) 439-9381, allowing an officer to respond immediately. Callers should be prepared to provide a physical description of the person, direction of travel, and/or vehicle information, if obtainable.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact the Police Department at (651) 714-3600 or send an e-mail to police@ci.woodbury.mn.us.