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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Colonie, NY (2026)

1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Colonie, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Solicitor Permits

Anyone peddling door-to-door or street-to-street in the Town of Colonie outside the Villages of Colonie and Menands needs a Peddler Permit from the Town Clerk under § 140-3, and every applicant faces a background check under § 140-5(A) plus a required conspicuous ID badge and vehicle card under § 140-5(B).

Colonie Requires a Peddler Permit to Solicit

Significant Restrictions

Town of Colonie Code § 140-3; § 140-5(A), (B)

A Peddler Permit or a Food Truck Permit shall be required for all Peddlers and Food Trucks within the limits of the Town of Colonie (outside the Villages of Colonie and Menands). A non-refundable permit application fee shall be submitted to the Town Clerk together with the application for consideration. ... Every applicant for a Peddler Permit shall be subject to a background check. ... A Peddl...

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