Glendale, California: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: Yes, per rep. "It is unlawful for any person to engage in commercial solicitation within the city without a valid commercial solicitation license" (9.14.110 A), issued by the Director of Community Development (9.14.040 D).
• Where it comes from: Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 9.14, Solicitation. Applications go to the Community Development Department at least 10 calendar days before the solicitor wants to start (9.14.040 B).
• Fee: Not a number in the code. "The license application fee and renewal fee shall be established by resolution of the city council and may be amended from time to time" (9.14.040 C); this run could not open Glendale's current Citywide Fee Schedule to read the dollar figure it sets.
• Hours you may knock: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is unlawful to go up to, ring the bell at, or knock on a residence "after 9:00 p.m. or earlier than 8:00 a.m.," unless the resident invited the visit (9.14.110 C).
• What the rep carries: A photo ID and a copy of the license; if working for someone else, written authorization to act on their behalf plus a copy of that person's license too — and all of it must be shown immediately to anyone approached, or to a police officer on request (9.14.030 B).
• What takes the time: The license runs up to 90 days and can be renewed (9.14.050 A). The application requires a criminal-history disclosure, and the city will not issue a license to anyone convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor sex offense or violent-acts ordinance violation, within the preceding seven years, or anyone required to register under Cal. Penal Code 290 (9.14.040 D.5–7).
• Code: Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 9.14, §§ 9.14.010–150 (Ord. 5856 § 1, 2015; Ord. 5936 § 3, 2019).
• Worth knowing: No going up to, ringing, knocking, or trying to enter a residence posted "No Solicitation" or where the resident has said not to, unless invited (9.14.110 B). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult while soliciting (9.14.110 E). Aggressive solicitation is separately banned under Chapter 9.18 (9.14.110 D).
• Read it yourself: Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 9.14 · checked 19 September 2026

Ask the clerk, and write the answer down: What is the current commercial solicitation license application fee and renewal fee under the city's fee resolution? Does the city require fingerprinting or a police background check beyond the self-reported criminal-history disclosure on the application? Can one company file affiliated-persons information for a whole crew, or does each rep file a separate 10-day-ahead application? Clerk’s name ______________   Direct line ______________   Date called ______________