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Do you need a permit to sell door to door in Arlington, TX?

Short answer: Yes. Arlington requires a door-to-door selling license from the Police Chief. It costs 10 dollars and lasts one year. Wear it where it is visible, with an orange reflective safety vest, and do not knock before 9 a.m., after dusk or on federal holidays unless invited.

Permit required?Yes. Going to residences to solicit, sell or take orders for merchandise or services, in person or as an agent, needs a license. Salespeople calling on manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers or retailers at their place of business are exempt.
NameDoor-to-door selling license
Issued byArlington Police Department (the Police Chief issues it). Applications are available in Police Records at the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center, 620 W. Division St.
Fee10 dollars, paid when you file the application. The license lasts one year from the date it is issued.
What you needA copy of a government-issued ID and a written application verified by affidavit. It lists what you will sell, whether you take payment in advance, three character references, the last three cities where you sold door to door, your criminal record, and two photos taken in the last six months. Agents attach their principal's credentials. A minor's parent or guardian must also sign. The Police Chief issues the license within ten business days of a complete application, and denies it to anyone convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Hours you may knockYou may not go to a home before 9 a.m. or after dusk, or at any time on a federally designated holiday, unless the occupants invited you.
No Soliciting signsYes. Ringing the doorbell, knocking or making any sound to get attention at a home with a weatherproof "No Solicitation" or "No Soliciting" sign near the main entrance is an offense. The sign must be at least 12 square inches with letters at least two-thirds of an inch tall.
Carry or wear it?Yes. The license must be attached or hung on you so the public and police can see it, and you must also wear an orange reflective safety vest. Not doing either is an offense. The license is not transferable.
City codeArlington City Code, Door-to-Door Selling chapter, Article I, sections 1.01 to 1.17 (1.03 application, 1.04 fee, 1.08 license and vest, 1.10 signs, 1.14 hours)

You must leave a home when the owner or occupant asks. Violations are misdemeanors with a fine up to 500 dollars, and a conviction can lead to suspension or revocation of the license (sections 1.06, 1.07, 1.12, 1.17). A suspension of a license also suspends the licenses of all its agents.

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Checked 2026-11-06 against the sources above. Cities change these rules; confirm with Arlington Police Department (the Police Chief issues it). Applications are available in Police Records at the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center, 620 W. Division St. before you start. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Arlington door-to-door questions

Do you need a permit to sell door to door in Arlington?

Yes. Arlington requires a door-to-door selling license from the Police Chief. It costs 10 dollars and lasts one year. Wear it where it is visible, with an orange reflective safety vest, and do not knock before 9 a.m., after dusk or on federal holidays unless invited.

What hours can you knock doors in Arlington?

You may not go to a home before 9 a.m. or after dusk, or at any time on a federally designated holiday, unless the occupants invited you.

Do No Soliciting signs count in Arlington?

Yes. Ringing the doorbell, knocking or making any sound to get attention at a home with a weatherproof "No Solicitation" or "No Soliciting" sign near the main entrance is an offense. The sign must be at least 12 square inches with letters at least two-thirds of an inch tall.

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