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Floyd County, IN Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Licensing authority
Board of Commissioners' office
Application discloses
Identity, employer, product, vehicles used
License fee
Set to cover licensing and no-knock list costs
First-offense fine
Up to $100 (§ 110.99(B)(1)(a))
Repeat fines
Up to $250, then up to $500
Each address
Counted as a separate offense
Exemptions
Non-commercial, charitable, religious, political solicitors

Summary

Anyone soliciting for a commercial purpose in unincorporated Floyd County must first get a license from the Board of Commissioners' office under Floyd County Code § 110.02. Applicants disclose their identity, employer, product or service, and any vehicles used, and the county charges a fee to cover the licensing program and the no-knock list it maintains.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Floyd County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(A) A person who wishes to solicit for a commercial purpose within the county must obtain a license from the Board of Commissioners’ office. (B) Applications for licenses as direct sellers, solicitors, or canvassers shall be made to the Board of Commissioners’ office. The applicant shall give: (1) His or her complete identification; ... (4) The nature of the product or services in which he or she is interested; ... (D) The Board of Commissioners may charge a reasonable license fee for the license. This fee shall be sufficient to cover the costs of administration of the county no-knock list and the licensing program under this subchapter.

Full Breakdown

02(A) requires anyone who wishes to solicit for a commercial purpose within the county, meaning any door-to-door contact proposing a commercial transaction, to obtain a license from the Board of Commissioners' office before starting. 02(B) lists what the application must contain: the applicant's complete identification and signature, the name of any employer, the nature of the product or service offered, the name of the manufacturer or organization represented and the proposed method of operating in the county, and a description and count of any vehicles to be used in direct selling, soliciting, or canvassing.

02(D) lets the Board charge a reasonable fee sized to cover administering both the licensing program and the county's no-knock list. 02(E) entitles the solicitor to a written license, a current copy of the no-knock list, and a copy of the peddling and solicitation subchapter itself. 04 separately requires a solicitor to produce that license, employer contact information, and photo identification on demand from any resident or county officer. 06 exempts non-commercial, charitable, religious, educational, and political solicitation from the licensing requirement entirely, and protects speech and religion rights under the state and federal constitutions. 99, and the county may suspend or revoke a license issued to a violator.

Violations & Fines

Soliciting for a commercial purpose without the required license violates Floyd County Code § 110.05(A), punishable under § 110.99(B)(1)(a): not more than $100 for a first offense, not more than $250 for a second, and not more than $500 for a third or later offense. Each address at which a solicitation occurs counts as a separate offense, and the county may also suspend or revoke the offender's license under § 110.99(B)(1)(b).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a solicitor's license in unincorporated Floyd County?
Anyone who solicits for a commercial purpose, meaning any door-to-door contact proposing a commercial transaction, must obtain a license from the Board of Commissioners' office before soliciting, under Floyd County Code § 110.02(A). Charitable, religious, educational, and political canvassers are exempt under § 110.06(B).
What information must a solicitor provide to get licensed?
Under § 110.02(B), the applicant must give complete identification, a signature, the name of any employer, the product or service offered, the manufacturer or organization represented, and a description and count of any vehicles used for soliciting in the county. The Board keeps this data on file and open for public inspection.
What is the penalty for soliciting without a license?
Floyd County Code § 110.99(B)(1)(a) sets fines of up to $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for a third or later offense, with each address treated as a separate violation. The county may also suspend or revoke the offender's license under § 110.99(B)(1)(b).

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