Do you need a permit to sell door to door in Provo, UT?

Short answer: Yes. Provo requires door-to-door solicitors to hold a city solicitor certificate and wear the photo ID badge that comes with it. The fee schedule lists 72 dollars plus 10 dollars for the badge per employee, and you may knock only from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Permit required?	Yes, for door-to-door solicitation at homes, including selling goods or services, unless an exemption applies. Exempt: people whose Utah state license lets them solicit door to door, invited visits, delivery of a prior order, and charity, religious or political advocacy. Exempt solicitors still must follow the sign, conduct and hours rules.
Name	Solicitor certificate of registration (temporary, annual or renewal) with an identification badge, Provo City Code chapter 6.09
Issued by	Provo City Licensing Officer
Fee	The city fee schedule lists 72 dollars per employee for the solicitor fee and 10 dollars per employee for the solicitor's identification badge.
What you need	You must be an individual at least 16 years old. A completed application includes the application form, two copies of the original ID you use to prove who you are, a Utah BCI background check dated within 180 days with a signed waiver, and the fees.
Hours you may knock	Not before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at a residence unless the resident gave you express permission first. Exempt solicitors must follow this too.
No Soliciting signs	Yes. Residents may post a No Solicitation sign. You must check each home for one, and if a sign is posted you must leave and not knock or ring the bell. Having a certificate does not excuse this.
Carry or wear it?	Yes. Carry the certificate at all times while soliciting in Provo, and wear the photo ID badge prominently on your person.
City code	Provo City Code chapter 6.09, sections 6.09.030 (definitions), 6.09.060 (certificate required), 6.09.110 (certificate and badge), 6.09.170 to 6.09.190 (signs, duties, hours)

You must also disclose your name, the entity you represent and the purpose of your visit (section 6.09.160). The badge and an informational flyer can satisfy that.

What to do before you knock in Provo

Ask your company who files the application and who pays for it. Reputable companies handle this before your first day.
Keep the permit (and your ID) on you while you work, and show it when asked.
Respect No Soliciting signs and the allowed hours. A complaint can cost you the permit.
Give every customer the cancellation notice federal law requires (see permits and laws).

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Checked 2026-11-06 against the sources above. Cities change these rules; confirm with Provo City Licensing Officer before you start. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Provo door-to-door questions

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

Yes. Provo requires door-to-door solicitors to hold a city solicitor certificate and wear the photo ID badge that comes with it. The fee schedule lists 72 dollars plus 10 dollars for the badge per employee, and you may knock only from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What hours can you knock doors in Provo?

Not before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at a residence unless the resident gave you express permission first. Exempt solicitors must follow this too.

Do No Soliciting signs count in Provo?

Yes. Residents may post a No Solicitation sign. You must check each home for one, and if a sign is posted you must leave and not knock or ring the bell. Having a certificate does not excuse this.

Do you need a permit to sell door to door in Provo, UT?

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