Deerfield Beach, Florida: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: Yes — a door-to-door solicitation permit, with a photo permit issued for each person who will knock (46-37(c), (g)). Solicitation covers selling or taking orders for goods, subscriptions or services, now or in the future, on residentially zoned property where a residence is located (46-37(a)). The company files one application naming every rep and a responsible party with a cell phone that answers during the work (46-37(d)).
• Where it comes from: The application form comes from the planning and development services department; the city manager issues or denies the permit (46-37(d), (g)).
• Fee: An application fee of $50.00 for door-to-door solicitation (46-37(e)). The code does not say whether that is per application or per rep.
• Hours you may knock: Not before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., and not at any time on Sunday (46-37(f)(1)).
• What the rep carries: The city permit marked "Licensed Solicitor," with the rep's city-taken photo, worn on the front of the outer garment and readable from five feet, and shown on request to a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy or city code enforcement official (46-37(h)). It may not be used by anyone else or transferred.
• What takes the time: Every rep must appear in person to have a photo taken before any permit issues. The permit issues within five business days of receipt and is valid no more than 90 days (46-37(g)). The application asks for each rep's felony and moral-turpitude convictions; a felony in the last fifteen years, or a sex, violence, burglary or moral-turpitude misdemeanor in the preceding fifteen years, bars a permit (46-37(d)(4), (f)(3)).
• Code: Deerfield Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46 — Offenses, Sec. 46-37 — Door-to-door solicitation and canvassing (Ord. No. 2013/005, 2013/013). Municode shows the code codified through Ordinance No. 2026-004, enacted June 2, 2026 (Supp. No. 129).
• Worth knowing: No knocking where a sign within ten feet of the front door says "No Solicitation," "No Trespassing" or "Keep Out"; no one under 14 may solicit; no side or rear doors, backyards or looking in windows without permission; leave when asked (46-37(f)). The responsible party is jointly liable for violations by reps working under the permit (46-37(l)).
• Read it yourself: Deerfield Beach Code Chapter 46 — Offenses (Sec. 46-37) · Deerfield Beach Code of Ordinances — Municode landing page · checked 21 September 2026

Ask the clerk, and write the answer down:

• Whether the $50.00 fee is per application or per rep named on it
• Where and when reps go to have their permit photos taken
• Whether a new application is needed every 90 days

Clerk’s name ______________ Direct line ______________ Date called ______________