Solicitation Permits

The City of Oviedo has a process, by ordinance, that businesses or individuals have to follow in order to proceed with solicitation in neighborhoods. (Ordinance No. 1467, Municode Article V Sec 18. 231-235)

A business must apply for a solicitation permit through the Oviedo Police Department and follow the approval process.  The soliciting business must come to the police department and receive a packet of information before the application process can begin.  

The business must have an occupational license either in the city, county or state and proof of insurance must be supplied along with the appropriate application paperwork.

When all the paperwork is submitted, a copy of ID cards must be provided by all individuals who work for the company and will be going door-to-door.  Once approved, they are issued the permit by Oviedo Police and the department will issue permitted ID cards for every individual.

The City wants to provide information to our residents on how you can handle solicitations in your neighborhood.  There is an exception to the ordinance that includes non-profit and/or religious institutions, fund-raising groups from schools or other established groups (ex. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts), pre-planned sales demonstrations, service or repair calls to the home and food/grocery/liquid services to the home.   Always remember, you have the right not to engage a solicitor and if you feel someone is being suspicious, please call the police.