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Westland, MI Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

License issued by
city clerk
Photo required
2x2 inches
Minor workers
ages 14-17 need labor permit
Enforced by
police department

Summary

Westland requires anyone soliciting, canvassing, or peddling door to door to get a license from the city clerk before doing business in the city.

No person shall engage in or carry on the business of soliciting, canvassing or peddling without a license issued by the city clerk.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).

Full Breakdown

Section 26-521 makes it unlawful to engage in or carry on the business of soliciting, canvassing, or peddling in Westland without a license from the city clerk. The application under section 26-522 requires identifying information, a photograph, a description of the products or services offered, and, for workers between 14 and 17, an approved state labor department work permit. Fees are set under section 46-1, and a firm's license does not excuse each individual solicitor from also being licensed.

Violations & Fines

Soliciting, canvassing, or peddling in Westland without the required city clerk license violates section 26-521, and the article is enforced by the police department under section 26-505.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to sell door to door in Westland?
Yes, section 26-521 requires a city clerk license before soliciting, canvassing, or peddling anywhere in the city.
Does a company license cover its individual salespeople?
No, section 26-523(b) says each individual solicitor must also be separately licensed even if their employer is.

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