Solicitors & Peddlers

Chapter 14 of the Berlin Municipal Code relates to Peddlers & Solicitors.

Persons are prohibited from engaging in the business of peddler, vendor or solicitor within the corporate limits of Berlin without first obtaining a license. Suspicious activity or violations of this ordinance should be reported to police headquarters at (860) 828-8080 or 911 in an emergency.

License applications can be obtained from Berlin Police Headquarters or downloaded from the link below. The completed applications must be submitted to the Chief of Police via the Berlin Police Department Records Division. A $200 registration fee is required (cash or certified bank check).
Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

Upon the filing of an application, the Berlin Police Department investigates the fitness of the applicant to become licensed. Should the applicant's fitness be found unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall deny the application. The issue of fitness is determined by whether issuance of the license is consistent with protecting the health and welfare of the Town of Berlin residents.

Peddlers & Solicitors who receive a registration permit must carry a copy of it while engaged in any vendor, solicitor or peddler activity on behalf of any such organization. Persons are prohibited from traveling from house to house engaging in the business of peddler, vendor or solicitor within the corporate limits of the town except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

To learn more about the regulations pertaining to Solicitors & Peddlers click on the link below to view the entire ordinance.

Solicitors & Peddlers Application &Link    Ordinance Link