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

030 for any canvasser to go door to door selling merchandise, soliciting services, or gathering information without a written permit from the Police Chief. 050 requires applicants to file with the Police Chief on a City-furnished form, providing their name, home and local addresses, a description of the goods or services, employer information, a 2-inch by 2-inch photograph taken within 60 days of filing, fingerprints, any vehicle description and license numbers, and a statement disclosing felony or moral-turpitude convictions. 060 directs the Police Chief to investigate and approve the application unless the applicant has a disqualifying conviction for a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, physical harm, theft, fraud, misrepresentation, or a false statement, in which case the permit is denied.

070, must display the permittee's signature, photo, description, the goods sold, and issuance and expiration dates, and carry the word 'SOLICITOR,' worn conspicuously on the outer garment while soliciting. to one-half hour after sunset. 110 requires a nonrefundable processing fee set by City Council resolution. 120 makes it unlawful to approach a residence displaying a 'No Solicitors' or similar sign, unless a household member invites the visit. 040 exempts delivery-route salespeople already subject to the business operation tax, businesses holding a valid business operations tax certificate, and solicitors for recognized nonprofit, fraternal, educational, or youth organizations such as the YMCA or scouting groups.