Soliciting/Peddling Permit

The Transient Merchants Permit, otherwise known as a Solicitation or Peddling Permit, allows for the offering of goods, wares, services, or merchandise by visitation to private residences; see Ordinance 2018-05, for rules and specifications governing its issuance and use. 

Each person must file his/her own application form and shall be responsible for a non-refundable application processing fee of $25.00. A comprehensive background check shall be processed for each application and may take up to three weeks to complete.

 An individual permit is required for each solicitor and/or peddler. Permits are not transferable from one person to another. The permit fee is $75.00 in addition to the application processing fee and is valid for up to 3 months. Permit holders are required to obtain a photo ID issued by the Silver Spring Township Police Department and must display said ID in clear view while in the process of prompting goods and/or services.

  1. Solicitation & Peddling Permit Application (PDF)
  2. 2018-05 Repealing Ordinance No. 2015-06 and Adopting New Provisions Relating to Peddling (PDF)