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Aurora, CO Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

License
Door-to-door seller's license required
ID card
Photo ID required per canvasser
Bond
$1,000 surety bond per seller
Card term
Expires 90 days, no renewal
Exemptions
Charities, newspaper sellers, government

Summary

Aurora requires a door-to-door seller's license for the business plus an individual photo ID card for each canvasser before anyone may sell goods or services house to house in the city.

(a) No door-to-door seller shall be permitted to operate in the city without a valid door-to-door seller's license. (b) No individual shall be permitted to engage in door-to-door selling within the city without a valid door-to-door seller's identification card.

Source: Aurora City Code Chapter 118 SolicitorsView official code

Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-30, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Aurora City Code § 86-227 (current through Ordinance 2026-17, passed May 18, 2026) requires anyone operating a door-to-door selling business in the city to hold a door-to-door seller's license, and requires every individual agent, employee, or representative who actually goes house to house to carry a separate photo identification card issued by the licensing administrator. Sellers making retail sales must post a sales tax deposit (§ 86-228), and every applicant must furnish a $1,000 surety bond per canvasser (§ 86-229). Charitable organizations, newspaper subscription sellers, and government entities are exempt. Each ID card expires 90 days after issuance and cannot be renewed.

Violations & Fines

Operating a door-to-door selling business without the license, or canvassing without a valid ID card, violates § 86-227 and exposes the license to suspension or revocation under § 86-232, plus the standard Code Enforcement citation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do charities need a permit to solicit door to door in Aurora?
No. Charitable organizations, as defined in City Code § 130-32, are exempt from the door-to-door seller's license and ID card rules under § 86-227(c).
How long is an Aurora door-to-door seller ID card valid?
Just 90 days from issuance under § 86-230(f). It is not renewable: the seller's agent must apply for a new card.
What must an Aurora door-to-door seller post besides the license fee?
A $1,000 surety bond per canvasser (§ 86-229), and a sales tax deposit (§ 86-228) if the seller makes retail sales.

Sources & Official References

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