Naperville, Illinois: door-to-door solicitor permit

• The answer: Yes — every rep needs individual peddler/solicitor approval from the City Clerk and the Police Department before knocking (§ 3-7-4).
• Where it comes from: Application goes to the City Clerk; the Naperville Police Department runs the background investigation (§ 3-7-4).
• Fee: $100.00 for a monthly peddler/solicitor approval, expiring every 30 days, per person, including one photo ID badge; a quarterly option is $300.00, expiring every 90 days per person (§ 3-7-3).
• Hours you may knock: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; no peddling or soliciting at any time on Sunday or on a state or federal holiday (§ 3-7-4(6)).
• What the rep carries: The City Clerk-issued photo ID badge, worn on the outer layer of clothing at all times while peddling or soliciting (§ 3-7-4(4)).
• What takes the time: A Police Department background investigation on every applicant; a registered sex offender cannot be approved (§ 3-7-4(1)-(2)).
• Code: Naperville Municipal Code §§ 3-7-1 through 3-7-7 (Title 3, Chapter 7, Solicitation in the Public Way). Codified through Ordinance No. 26-049, adopted May 19, 2026 (Supp. No. 101).
• Worth knowing: A resident can post a 3-inch by 4-inch "NO SOLICITING OR PEDDLING PERMITTED ON PREMISES" card near the main entrance; a peddler/solicitor must check for it before approaching and leave immediately if it applies (§ 3-7-5).
• Read it yourself: Naperville Municipal Code §§ 3-7-1–3-7-7, Ch. 7, Solicitation in the Public Way · City of Naperville, Solicitors/Peddlers/Food Vendors/Tag Days page · checked 19 September 2026

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