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

No person shall engage in solicitation or peddling unless such person obtains a permit from the Chief of Police Services, or his or her designee. Any permit obtained is non-transferable unless used on behalf of an employer, corporation, group or organization as described in Section 5.16.040(B)(5).

B. The application for the permit, as provided by the City, shall contain information about the solicitor or peddler, including:

1. Name and physical description of the applicant;

2. Date of birth, driver's license number or other identification number, and Social Security number;

3. Permanent home address;

4. Local address and telephone number;

5. If employed, the name, address and telephone number of the employer, or if acting as an agent, the name, address and telephone number of the principal who is being represented, with credentials in written form establishing the relationship and the authority of the employee or agent to act for the employer or principal;

6. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any criminal offense, whether felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations. As to any such offense, the applicant must provide the date and place of conviction, the nature of the offense, and the punishment or penalty imposed;

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