Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Door-to-Door Solicitors
Are door-to-door sales people allowed in the City of Peoria?
Yes, licensed solicitors (also sometimes called peddler vendors) are allowed to conduct business in Peoria.
How do I know if a solicitor is licensed?
Licensed peddler vendors should be carrying a valid photo identification card issued by the Peoria Police Department. Ask the sales person for their city issued identification card.
What if the business is not licensed?
Call the Customer Service Center at 623-773-7160 and any representative can assist you. They will need the business name. The business address and phone number is also very helpful. An easy way to obtain this information is to ask the sales person for a business card or flyer. The city’s business licensing division will contact the vendor and explain the city’s licensing regulations. We will also mail them the license application which contains all the information they need. If you know or suspect any business is not licensed, call us at 623-773-7160 and let us know.
What if I have a “No peddlers” “ or “No Solicitors” sign?
It is unlawful for any peddler, solicitor, or canvasser in the course of his business to ring the doorbell or knock at any building whereon a sign bearing the words “no peddlers, solicitors, or canvassers” is exposed to public view. (Peoria City Code Sec. 11-172). If you have a “No Solicitors” sign and a vendor knocks on your door or rings your bell, please contact the Peoria Police Department at 623-773-8311.
How do I report a violation of the “No peddlers” “ or “No Solicitors” sign code?
Contact the Peoria Police Department at 623-773-8311.
There is a peddler at my door and they won’t go away?
Dial 911 and report the problem to the police dispatch officer.
I see some people in my neighborhood and they look suspicious. What should I do?
Dial 911 and report the problem to the police dispatch officer.
There is a peddler at my door and he is asking to come inside?
The Peoria Police Department recommends that you NEVER let door-to-door solicitors inside your home. If you’re interested, get the company name and phone number and then you can call them to make an appointment. This will give you a chance to do some research on them with organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Businesses leave flyers and cards on my yard. What can I do?
Businesses have the right to advertise and there is no regulation prohibiting them from placing flyers on your property. If you live in a community with a homeowner’s association (HOA), try contacting your management company to see if they can help. If you are not interested in the advertised services, simply toss the flyers/cards into your Peoria Recycling container. The city will turn them into cash which is used to help offset the cost of your solid waste service.
