Solicitor’s License for Door-to-Door Sales
If you plan to conduct door-to-door sales in Nixa, you will need a Solicitor’s License.
All solicitors are required to obtain a solicitor’s license at Nixa City Hall, prior to going door-to-door.
NOTE: The application for a solicitor’s license must be done in person, so we can verify you are who you say you are. We do not offer an online application process for a solicitor’s license.
New Businesses:
A $50.00 new business license will be required. Please visit our business license page. A $50.00 background check for each individual person conducting door-to-door sales activity will also be required.
Existing Businesses:
The $25.00 business license renewal will be required. A $50.00 background check for each individual person conducting door-to-door sales activity will also be required.
Below are step-by-step instructions to help expedite your application
How To Get Your Solicitor’s License
Please complete the Business License Application.
Note: If the business will be selling a product, you will be required to provide a Retail Sales License and a No Tax Due Letter. Both of these can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Your application will be processed once everything has been received. The fee for a Business License is $50.00.
Authorization Release
Please complete the Authorization for Release of Information for each individual (peddler, solicitor, canvasser, etc.) involved in the selling, solicitation, taking of orders or delivery on behalf of the person, corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship, association of person, etc.
This Step Must Be Completed In-Person at Nixa City Hall
To begin the background check process, each applicant will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $50.00 at time of application. Reasons your application may be denied include, but are not limited to: incomplete or insufficient information, false statements, or the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty to a felony or misdemeanor in any state or federal court involving a sex offense, violent acts against persons or property, fraud, theft, or the making of false statements, in the last seven years.
The background check shall be good for the period of January 1st through December 31st of the application year. The background check can take between 1 to 5 business days for completion.
NOTE: We do not accept background checks conducted by any other party or provided by the applicant.
Fee
Once the background check is approved, you will be contacted to pick up solicitor’s license. Each solicitor must carry their solicitor’s license at all times.