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Idaho Falls, ID Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Permit issuer
City Clerk
Screening required
fingerprints + state/FBI check
Permit term
2 years from issue
Max penalty
$500 fine, 30 days jail

Summary

Idaho Falls requires a City Clerk-issued permit, fingerprints, and a criminal background check before anyone may go door-to-door in Bonneville County to sell goods, services, or solicit donations.

(A) Engage in any door-to-door solicitation without a valid door-to-door solicitation permit issued by the Clerk;

(B) Engage in any door-to-door solicitation without prominently displaying an identification badge provided by the Clerk;

(C) Engage in any door-to-door solicitation at a residence which has a "No Solicitors Allowed" or other similar sign conspicuously posted at or near the primary entrance of the residence where such solicitation is made;

CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS 162

(D) Engage in door-to-door solicitation outside the hours permitted under

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Full Breakdown

Anyone canvassing homes in Idaho Falls to sell goods, services, or subscriptions, or to solicit donations, must first obtain a door-to-door solicitation permit from the City Clerk and display the ID badge issued with it. Applicants submit fingerprints for an Idaho State Police and FBI background check; certain violent or property felonies, sex-offender registration, active disqualifying arrest warrants, or a recent involuntary mental-health commitment make an applicant ineligible. A valid permit runs two years from issue. Religious proselytizing, political campaigning, and school-sponsored fundraising are not 'door-to-door solicitation' and need no permit.

Violations & Fines

Soliciting without a permit or ID badge is a misdemeanor: up to a $500 fine, up to 30 days in the Bonneville County Jail, or both, under Section 4-8-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to sell door-to-door in Idaho Falls?
Yes. City Code § 4-8-2(A) makes it unlawful to solicit door-to-door without a valid permit issued by the City Clerk and without displaying the ID badge that comes with it.
Who is disqualified from getting a solicitor permit?
Applicants with certain violent or property felonies, sex-offender registration, an active disqualifying arrest warrant, or an involuntary mental-health commitment within the past year, per § 4-8-6.

Sources & Official References

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