Solicitor Permits

Overview

The Town of Double Oak requires that all door to door solicitors obtain a permit to conduct such activity and must be displayed at all times while going door to door. Permit application documents are available at the Double Oak Police Department.

Additional Details:

• All door to door solicitors must have the identification badge provided by the Double Oak Police Department at all times while soliciting within Double Oak’s jurisdiction.
• Solicitor's Permit is laminated and issued on a lanyard worn around the solicitor's neck.
• Solicitation is allowed between 9 a.m. and sunset, Monday through Saturday.
• Solicitation is not allowed on public property.

Active Permits by Company:

_{*Solicitors permits are valid for 1 year upon issuance.}

Obtaining a Permit

All door to door solicitors must undergo an employment and criminal background check before their permit can be issued.  Once the applicant passes the background check, the Double Oak Chief of Police will issue the permit. Solicitors are instructed to have their permit badges visible when going door to door in Double Oak. Using the application form below, answer all questions and submit the appropriate documentation required to Town Hall. The permit will be valid between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset, Monday through Saturday, for one year from the date of issuance. For further information please see our Town Ordinances Article 4.100. It may take 1-3 business days for permits to be issued.

Required Permit Documents:

1. Completed application (Failure to fill out all information or to sign will result in an incomplete application.)
2. Recent printed photograph (Must look like the individual, and the town will not provide this for you.)
3. Form of Identification (Driver's License, State ID, or birth certificate)

Permit price:

• $25.00 to register the business
• $10.00 for each agent(individual) of the business – each agent will fill out a separate application