Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Tompkins County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Tompkins County, New York.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tompkins County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Solicitor Permits
Tompkins County requires anyone who peddles, hawks, or solicits door-to-door or in public places to first obtain a license from the Sheriff's Office. Applicants file character references, post a bond in some cases, and pay a fee that runs from $20 to $50 depending on the vehicle used, with local charities exempted.
Tompkins County Solicitor and Peddler License
Significant RestrictionsTompkins County Code § 127-2, § 127-6
§ 127-2. License required. It shall be unlawful for any person, except as provided in § 127-3 below, within the county limits to act as a hawker, peddler or solicitor or to conduct a transient business as herein defined without first having obtained and paid for, and having in force and effect, a license therefor. § 127- ... 6. ... License fees. The following fees shall be paid for the license ...
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