Chino Hills, California: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: No solicitor permit — the code has no peddler or solicitor chapter. What it does require is a city business license before conducting any business in the city (5.04.030(A)). Anyone who is not a payroll employee of an employer carrying workers' comp is treated as self-employed and in business for themselves under the chapter (5.04.010), so a 1099 rep falls under the license rule on their own.
• Where it comes from: The Collector (5.04.010, 5.04.120). The city page sends out-of-city businesses to apply online through HdL, or by phone at (909) 740- 3187.
• Fee: The code leaves the fee to council resolution (5.04.040). The city page lists, for out-of-city businesses, a Business License Fee of $17.83 plus the State Disability Access Fee, total $21.83. Card payments to the vendor carry a 2.9% convenience fee.
• Hours you may knock: The code sets no knocking hours.
• What the rep carries: A business without a fixed place of business in the city must have the business license, or an authorized facsimile, in its possession at all times while on business in the city (5.04.220).
• What takes the time: The code sets no background check for door-to-door sales. The city page says certificates are emailed once all steps are complete; no processing time is published.
• Code: Chino Hills Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 5.04 — Business Licenses Generally (5.04.010 to 5.04.340). Municode shows the code codified through Ordinance No. 430, passed February 10, 2026 (Supp. No. 61).
• Worth knowing: Unless expressly invited beforehand, it is unlawful to enter private property posted with an unobstructed sign that prohibits soliciting (5.04.340).
• Read it yourself: Chino Hills Municipal Code, Chapter 5.04 — Business Licenses Generally · City of Chino Hills — Business Licenses · Chino Hills Code of Ordinances — landing page · checked 22 September 2026

Ask the clerk, and write the answer down:

• Whether each commissioned or 1099 door-to-door rep needs a separate business license, or only the company
• Whether the city applies any knocking hours to door-to-door sales
• How many business days an out-of-city business license takes

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