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Clarksville, TN Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permit
Required for every individual
Application fee
$165, non-refundable
Term
One calendar year
Decision deadline
10 business days
Exempt
Registered nonprofits, schools, wholesale dealers

Summary

Clarksville requires a peddler's permit for anyone going door to door selling goods or services. Each individual needs their own, it runs one calendar year, and the non-refundable application fee is $165.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler within the city without obtaining a peddler's permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Source: City of Clarksville Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 110 Update 2 | Zoning Ordinance: Supplement 6).

Full Breakdown

Section 5-201 defines peddler broadly enough to reach solicitors and itinerant merchants, covering anyone who goes dwelling to dwelling or place to place offering goods for sale. Section 5-203 requires a separate permit for each person even where several work for the same business, and sets the fee at $165. The sworn application collects date of birth, address, employer, a photograph taken within 60 days, a copy of a valid ID, vehicle make and plate, and a statement that the applicant is not a registered sex offender. The chief of police reviews it and decides within 10 business days.

Violations & Fines

Peddling without a permit is unlawful under Section 5-202. Police enforce the chapter under Section 5-206.5. Permits are revoked after notice and hearing under Section 5-211, with a six-month wait before reapplying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Scouts and church groups need a permit?
No. Section 5-202.5 exempts bona fide nonprofits registered with the state, including religious, charitable, veteran and school organizations, plus wholesale sellers and routine business deliveries.
What disqualifies an applicant?
Section 5-204 requires denial for registered sex offenders and for felony convictions within 10 years involving violence, residential or vehicle burglary, theft or fraud.
Does the permit have to be shown?
Yes. Section 5-207 requires the permit be displayed on the peddler's person at all times while peddling, and exhibited to any officer on request.

Sources & Official References

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