Arlington, Texas: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: Yes — a door-to-door selling license, per person, worn where the public can see it, plus an orange reflective safety vest. It covers anyone selling "personally, by agent or as the agent of another" (1.02), and it covers merchandise and services (1.01).
• Where it comes from: The Police Chief issues it (1.03). The city says applications are available in Police Records at the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center, 620 W. Division St.
• Fee: $10.00 per applicant, paid when the application is filed with the Police Chief (1.04). The license is good for one year (1.05).
• Hours you may knock: Not before 9:00 a.m. and not after dusk, and not at any time on a federally designated holiday, unless the occupant invited you first (1.14). The chapter gives no clock time for dusk.
• What the rep carries: The license, with the rep's photo on it, attached or hung on the salesperson so it is visible, and an orange reflective safety vest. Missing either one is its own offense (1.08). The license is not transferable (1.09).
• What takes the time: The Police Chief has ten business days to issue after a complete application (1.05). The application is sworn and needs a government ID, three character and business references, a full criminal-record statement, the last three cities worked, two 2 inch by 2 inch photos taken within six months, and the principal's credentials if the rep is an agent (1.03). Fingerprints were removed from the application by Ord. 20-032 in 2020.
• Code: Arlington City Code, Door-to-Door Selling Chapter, Article I (Sections 1.01 to 1.17), published by the City Secretary. The chapter's own cover says "Amended by Ordinance No. 20-032 (June 30, 2020)".
• Worth knowing: A "No Solicitation" or "No Soliciting" sign of at least twelve square inches near the main entrance makes it an offense to knock or ring (1.10). A conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude bars a license (1.05). Suspension or revocation of a licensee's license automatically takes out the license of all agents of that licensee (1.06, 1.07). Each offense is a fine up to $500 (1.17).
• Read it yourself: Arlington City Code, Door-to-Door Selling Chapter · City of Arlington, Knock Knock: What to Know About Door-to-Door Soliciting in Arlington · checked 18 September 2026

Ask the clerk, and write the answer down: Is the fee still $10.00 per applicant, and is any background check billed separately? How does Police Records define dusk on a given day? Can a company file for a whole crew in one visit, or must each rep appear in person? Clerk’s name ______________   Direct line ______________   Date called ______________