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Scranton, PA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Licensing agency: Dept. of Public Safety
Annual license fee: $20
License expires: March 1 each year
Peddling hours barred: 1/2 hr before sunset to 8 a.m.
Sunday peddling: Barred without invitation
Max fine: $1,000 per offense

Summary

Scranton requires anyone peddling or soliciting door-to-door to obtain a license from the Department of Public Safety under City Code § 340-10. Annual licenses cost $20 and expire March 1, while peddling is barred between a half hour before sunset and 8 a.m., and at any time on Sundays without an invitation.

Every person engaged in, or about to engage in, the calling, vocation or business of peddling shall procure a license for that purpose from the Department of Public Safety.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4719898; v25 updated 2025-12-16; through 12-16-2025).

Full Breakdown

§ 340-10 of the City Code requires every person engaged in, or about to engage in, the calling, vocation or business of peddling to procure a license from the Department of Public Safety before starting. Chapter 340 defines 'peddler' to include anyone traveling house to house or street to street to sell or solicit goods, wares, merchandise or services, and folds the term 'solicitor' into that definition. § 340-13 sets the annual license fee at $20, a five-event temporary license at $15, and a single-event license at $10, all payable to the Department of Community Development.

the following morning, and at any time on Sundays, unless the peddler has a specific appointment or invitation from the customer. The article exempts wild produce gatherers and farmers selling their own produce under § 340-3, and charitable, educational or religious organizations under § 340-4.

Violations & Fines

Peddling without the license required by § 340-10, or outside the hours set by § 340-8A, is a summary offense under § 340-33 punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per offense plus costs, or imprisonment up to 30 days, with each day of continued violation treated as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Scranton peddler's license cost?

An annual license costs $20 under § 340-13A, a temporary license good for up to five special events per year costs $15, and a single-event license costs $10, all paid to the Department of Community Development.

Can I sell door-to-door in the evening?

No. § 340-8A bars peddling within the city between a half hour before sunset and 8:00 a.m. the following morning, and at any time on Sundays, unless the customer specifically invited or made an appointment with the peddler.

Do I need to carry my license while working?

Yes. § 340-14 requires every licensed peddler to keep the license on their person while peddling and to produce and exhibit it to any police officer on request.

Is there a distance rule near restaurants?

Yes. § 340-9 bars a peddler, even if licensed, from locating or transacting business within 100 feet of any operating restaurant or eating establishment in the city.

Sources & Official References

[1]Scranton City Code § 340-10, License required

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