Saratoga Springs, NY Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- City Code § 165-3
- Issued by
- Commissioner of Accounts
- Who needs it
- Any commercial vendor or peddler
- Employees
- No separate license required
- Penalty
- Per Chapter 1, Article III
Summary
Anyone selling or offering goods or refreshments in Saratoga Springs, in a public place or on private property, must first obtain a peddling and vending license, applied for through the city's Commissioner of Accounts on official forms.
Every vendor herein defined shall obtain a license pursuant to this chapter; however, any person under the employ of a license holder shall not require a separate license. A. Application. (1) Every person who wishes to obtain a license under this chapter shall make application to the Commissioner of Accounts on forms provided by the Commissioner.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4856340; v41 updated 2026-04-07; through 04-07-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under City Code § 165-3, every vendor must hold a license before selling or offering merchandise or refreshments in the city. The chapter defines a 'vendor' as any person selling, offering for sale, or purchasing for commercial purposes in a public place or private site, which reaches door-to-door and on-site commercial soliciting. Applications go to the Commissioner of Accounts and must state the applicant's name, address, phone, any principal represented, and a detailed description of the goods and vehicles used. Workers under a license holder need no separate license. Fees are set by the City Council (§ 165-5), and licenses can be revoked or suspended, with an appeal process.
Violations & Fines
Acting as a vendor without a license, or continuing to vend after a license is revoked or suspended, is an offense; on conviction the seller faces the penalties in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III of the City Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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