Solicitation Information

The City of Corinth regulates solicitation, peddling, and itinerant merchants through Chapter 111 – Solicitation Ordinance.

This ordinance:

• Establishes clear permitting requirements
• Defines acceptable conduct for solicitors
• Protects residents’ rights and privacy
• Ensures consistent enforcement

The ordinance was last comprehensively updated to align with current state statutes and best practices. 

Permit Requirements

All solicitors must obtain a permit before operating in the City of Corinth.

Application Requirements:

• Completed permit application
  • Must be submitted in person at the Corinth Police Department: 3501 FM 2181, Corinth, TX 76210
• Background check for:
  • Applicant
  • Each individual soliciting under the permit
• Payment of applicable fees

Permits must be approved before any solicitation activity begins.

Resident Rights: No Solicitation

Residents have the right to control whether solicitation is allowed on their property.

• Posting an approved “No Solicitation” sign serves as legal notice
• Solicitors must comply immediately when such notice is present

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Soliciting without a permit
• Failing to display required identification
• Soliciting where "No Solicitation" signage is posted
• Soliciting:
  • Before 9 a.m.
  • After 7 p.m. or sunset (whichever comes first)
  • On Sundays or holidays
• Soliciting in streets or medians
• Approaching individuals in vehicles

Exemptions

The following are exempt from permit requirements:

• Utility companies
• State-licensed professionals (e.g., realtors, insurance agents)
• Political organizations subject to state or federal disclosure laws
• Vendors participating in City-sponsored events
• Minors selling small items with permission (e.g., lemonade stands)

Enforcement & Penalties

Permits may be:

• Denied
• Suspended
• Revoked

Violations may result in fines of up to $500. Authority for enforcement is designated to the Chief of Police.

Appeals Process

If a permit is denied or revoked:

• The applicant may submit an appeal
• Appeals are reviewed by the Office of the City Manager

For questions about permits, enforcement, or compliance, contact the Corinth Police Department non-emergency line at (940) 279-1500.