Solicitors and Peddlers
Solicitation and Peddlers License (For-Profit Organizations)
Persons wishing to solicit and/or peddle in Ann Arbor must first obtain a license from the City of Ann Arbor.
Applications are accepted via our online portal, STREAM
Applicants are asked to carefully review all information in preparation for applying:
- An Insurance Requirement Form
- A copy of the Council Resolution prohibiting soliciting and peddling on Saturdays during football games near the University of Michigan Stadium and in July during the Ann Arbor Art Fair near and within areas occupied by the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- U of M Stadium Events Restriction Map
- City Code Chapter 79, Solicitors and Peddlers
Please be aware that you are required to affirm that you have read and are familiar with the rules and regulations contained within Chapter 79.
- The permit application must be include all required documentation, including vehicle information if applicable.
- Applicants shall submit a current passport size (2"x2") photograph at the time the application is submitted. Applications will require a minimum of 24 hours for processing.
- Licenses are only valid for a six (6) month period: May 1 – October 31 or November 1 – April 30 of any calendar year. The license fee is not prorated.
- Pursuant to Chapter 79, Section 7:68, applicants for peddler and solicitor licenses must submit evidence of adequate liability insurance coverage consisting of a certificate issued by an authorized agent of the insurance company with the required amendments and/or changes per the Insurance Requirement Form.
- Fees for peddlers and solicitors are $45.00 per licensure period (6 months). License fees are not prorated.
- Before any license can be issued under this chapter involving the sale of food or product for human consumption, a certificate must be received from the County Health Officer.
- The license must be prominently displayed so that it is visible to the public while conducting activities permitted by this chapter. The permit holder must provide refuse receptacles that cannot be deposited in City trash containers.
- The permit holder must conduct business so as to allow free and unobstructed pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk.
Charitable Solicitation and Peddlers License (Non-Profit Organizations)
Non-profit organizations wishing to solicit and/or peddle in Ann Arbor must first obtain a license from the City of Ann Arbor.Applications are accepted via our online portal, STREAM
Applicants are asked to carefully review all information in preparation for applying:
- A copy of the Council Resolution prohibiting soliciting and peddling on Saturdays during football games near the University of Michigan Stadium and in July during the Ann Arbor Art Fair near and within areas occupied by the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- U of M Stadium Events Restriction Map
- City Code Chapter 81, Charitable Solicitations
Please Note: If location includes U of M property, you must notify U of M and provide proof of notification:
University of Michigan- Facilities & Operations
3040 Fleming Building
503 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48019-1340.
If the location is in front of another business not associated with your organization, you must notify the business and provide proof of notification.
**Permission will not be granted unless proof of non-profit status accompanies Application for Solicitation Permit. The organization's Nonprofit Employer ID Number (EIN) is sufficient proof.
Customer Service Center
Larcom City Hall, first floor
8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays)
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Assistance by phone or email 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays)
734.794.6333
Fax: 734.994.8991
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