Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Des Moines, IA (2026)
1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Des Moines, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Solicitor Permits
Anyone selling or taking orders door-to-door in Des Moines must first get a peddler's license from the city clerk and post a cash bond: no permit, no knocking with goods to sell.
Des Moines Peddler License Required
Some RestrictionsDes Moines Municipal Code § 78-27
(a) Any person engaging in peddling in this city without first obtaining a license as provided in this article shall be in violation of this article. (b) No peddlers license shall be issued until the applicant has delivered to the city clerk a cash bond for no less than $200.00 per license or $1,000.00 for an employer employing a group of five or more license applicants.
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