Commercial door-to-door solicitors in Mountain View must register with the Police Department and carry an identification card. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing is protected and exempt.
Mountain View Municipal Code requires commercial peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant merchants who sell goods or services door-to-door to register with the Mountain View Police Department before conducting business. Registration typically requires a completed application, proof of identity, a background check, a local business license, and a modest fee. Approved solicitors receive an ID card that must be worn visibly and shown on request. Solicitation hours are generally limited to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Solicitors must honor No Soliciting signs posted on doors or gates and leave the premises when asked. Non-commercial activity including political canvassing, religious proselytizing, charitable fundraising, and expressive speech is protected under the First Amendment and is not subject to permit requirements, though these canvassers must still respect No Soliciting signs and standard nuisance rules.
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