Schenectady, NY Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- City Code Chapter 194, § 194-2
- Issued by
- Office of Consumer Protection
- License fee
- $125/yr, $100/6 mo, $75/3 mo
- Seniors 65+
- No license fee (§ 194-6)
- Door hours
- 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Summary
Schenectady makes it unlawful to peddle or solicit the sale of any goods door-to-door without first obtaining a permit and license from the Office of Consumer Protection, which the Chief of Police investigates and which can be revoked.
§ 194-2: It shall be unlawful for any person to peddle or solicit the sale of any and all kinds of commodities, foods, goods, wares and merchandise, either edible or inedible, within the corporate limits of the City without first obtaining a permit and license in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. … § 194-5: The license fee which shall be charged shall be $125 per annum, $100 for six months or $75 for three months or portion thereof.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4990798; v11 updated 2026-04-13; through 04-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 194 (§ 194-2) bars anyone from peddling or soliciting the sale of any commodities, foods, goods, wares or merchandise inside the city without first obtaining a permit and license. The Office of Consumer Protection issues the license after the Chief of Police investigates the applicant's business and moral character (§ 194-4); an unsatisfactory finding means the application is disapproved. The fee is $125 per year, $100 for six months, or $75 for three months (§ 194-5), and is waived for applicants 65 or older (§ 194-6). No peddler may seek entrance to a residence before 10:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. (§ 194-12).
Violations & Fines
Peddling or soliciting sales without a permit and license is unlawful; any police officer must require the license to be produced and enforce Chapter 194. Licenses are revocable for fraud, misrepresentation, or any violation of the chapter (§ 194-13).
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