Manteca, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitting authority
- Manteca Police Department
- Fee-exempt sales
- Items under $15 each
- Nonprofit exemption
- 501(c)(3) organizations
- Permit term
- July 1 to June 30
Summary
Manteca requires anyone going door-to-door to sell goods, take orders, or solicit for services to first obtain a city business license and a police-issued solicitor and peddler permit before starting.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler or solicitor within the city limits without first obtaining: (1) a city-issued business license; and (2) a solicitor and peddler permit therefor.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4829770; v11 updated 2026-04-21).
Full Breakdown
Applicants file a sworn statement with the chief of police, including a driver's license copy, fingerprints, a photo, business details, and any prior criminal convictions, plus an application fee set by council resolution. The chief of police can deny a permit for felony convictions, sex-offender registration, prior fraud judgments, or a permit denial within the past year. Peddlers selling only items under $15 each are exempt from the permit fee, and sellers soliciting for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit are exempt from the fee entirely. Permits run July 1 through June 30 and must be displayed at all times while soliciting.
Violations & Fines
Soliciting without a business license and permit, letting someone else use your permit, or peddling after a permit denial or revocation can draw a police citation and permit action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Girl Scouts or church fundraisers need a solicitor permit?
Can I sell without a permit if my items are cheap?
Sources & Official References
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