Garden Grove, California: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: Yes — a written permit from the Police Chief for each canvasser or solicitor before going door to door (5.20.030).
• Where it comes from: The Police Chief investigates and issues the permit (5.20.060, 5.20.070).
• Fee: $100 for a Single Solicitor's Permit (per individual), or $250 for a Principal Solicitor's Permit, per the city's User Fees for Various City Services schedule (Police Services). The code itself sets no dollar figure — the fee is set by City Council resolution (5.20.110).
• Hours you may knock: 8:00 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset (5.20.100).
• What the rep carries: The permit itself, showing the permittee's photo and the word 'SOLICITOR,' worn constantly on the front of the outer garment so it is conspicuous (5.20.070).
• What takes the time: The Police Chief's investigation of the application, which includes the applicant's photograph and fingerprints (5.20.050, 5.20.060).
• Code: Garden Grove Municipal Code, Chapter 5.20, Canvassers and Solicitors (§§ 5.20.010–5.20.120).
• Worth knowing: No canvassing or soliciting at a residence posted 'No Solicitors' or 'No Solicitors or Peddlers' (5.20.120). Anyone taking orders for future delivery must post a bond (5.20.050(J)).
• Read it yourself: Garden Grove Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 · City of Garden Grove User Fees for Various City Services (June 2026) · checked 19 September 2026

Ask the clerk, and write the answer down: Whether a rep needs the $100 Single Solicitor's Permit or the company needs the $250 Principal Solicitor's Permit; Whether reps also need a separate business operations tax certificate under Chapters 5.01–5.08. Clerk’s name ______________   Direct line ______________   Date called ______________