Fullerton, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

010). 020 to cover in-person sales pitches, taking orders for goods or services, canvassing for subscriptions, and even requesting donations of money or property. 030 requires filing an application in duplicate with the Chief of Police, along with a $100 investigation fee for an initial permit and $25 for each renewal, paid to the City Treasurer; the application is executed under penalty of perjury. 050, applicants must supply their name, home and business addresses, a description of what is being sold or offered, two 2-inch by 2-inch photographs taken within the prior 60 days, a disclosure of any communicable disease, fingerprints for the Police Department, and a full account of any prior convictions or guilty pleas other than traffic violations.

040 directs the Chief of Police to investigate whether the applicant is of good moral character or has propensities toward violence, fraud, or similar misconduct before notifying the applicant by mail of the outcome. 070). 090). 100). 130 exempts solicitors for religious, charitable, political, fraternal, or civic groups carrying a valid organizational certificate, state-licensed occupational solicitors, and established route delivery workers (milk, newspapers, gardening, and similar services) engaged in the same territory for at least 30 days, though nonprofit corporations not otherwise exempted still need a fee-free, fingerprint-free permit.