Lafayette Parish, LA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit fee
- $125
- Surety bond
- $5,000 minimum
- Apply
- At least 10 days ahead
- Permit term
- Up to 6 months
- No-invite calling hours
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon–Fri
Summary
Anyone peddling or selling door-to-door in Lafayette city or the unincorporated parish must get a $125 permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government before making a single sale.
It shall be unlawful for any peddler and/or door-to-door vendor to offer for sale and/or rental, exhibit for sale and/or rental or exhibit for the purpose of taking orders for sale and/or rental, any goods, merchandise and/or services without first obtaining a permit from the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 65).
Full Breakdown
Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government requires any peddler or door-to-door vendor to get a permit before offering goods, merchandise or services for sale or rent: an unconditional ban on unlicensed selling under Sec. 70-61. Applicants file at least ten days ahead, pay a $125 fee, and post a $5,000 surety bond covering damages from fraudulent or illegal conduct. Permits run up to six months, are non-transferable between people or locations, and must be displayed where the public can see them. Vendors may also only approach a home without a prior invitation between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Violations & Fines
Selling without a permit violates Chapter 70; convicted peddlers face a fine, imprisonment, or both at the court's discretion, with each unlicensed sale counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this permit apply outside Lafayette city limits?
Can a door-to-door vendor knock on my door anytime?
Sources & Official References
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