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Leavenworth clarifies door‑to‑door solicitor licensing rules; residents urged to request ID badges
Summary
City staff told residents door‑to‑door solicitors must have an individual city license and a laminated badge with photo; the license does not carry across municipal boundaries and residents should call the city or police if a solicitor cannot produce an ID.
City staff explained the city’s rules for door‑to‑door solicitors and asked residents to verify licenses when solicitors approach private homes.
Sarah, a city staff member in the clerk’s office, said solicitors are required to obtain an individual city license before soliciting in Leavenworth. The license includes two forms: a paper permit and a laminated lanyard badge with the solicitor’s photo, the valid dates and the company name. Sarah said the city requires each individual solicitor to carry identification and that a company‑level permit is not sufficient for the group: “Every person who is soliciting is required to have a license. So the boss doesn't get 1 for the whole group. Each all 5 of you wanted to go door to door. All 5 of you would have a license for your person.”
She advised residents that if a solicitor cannot present a license they should contact the city clerk’s office; staff will coordinate with the police department to check the neighborhood and, if necessary, have officers follow up. Sarah added that Leavenworth’s license does not transfer to Lansing and vice versa.
The city asked residents to note the license dates and the photo badge, to call city staff if they are unsure whether a solicitor is authorized, and to report persistent problems so staff and police can respond.
No ordinance or fee change was proposed at the meeting; staff reiterated existing licensing practice and enforcement steps.
