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Per the Town of Westlake's Code of Ordinance, Chapter 58 “Door-to-Door Solicitation and Handbill Distribution, Itinerant Merchants and Transient Vendors”, individuals must obtain a solicitor permit to conduct such activities. Solicitor permits are processed and issued by the Westlake Planning & Development Department. All solicitors undergo a criminal background check before their permit is approved.
A solicitor permit must be completed by each company or entity involved in soliciting or handbill distribution. A separate solicitor permit shall be required for every person involved in soliciting or handbill distribution. Permits are valid for the current calendar year. All permit fees are non-refundable.
Complete a solicitors permit and return in person with a photo ID and other required documents as indicated in the application.
Solicitor Permit - $50 a year per person (valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued), $20 for each additional agent.
The following groups of organizations are exempt from needing to obtain a permit. Please keep in mind, these organizations still need to abide by the Town’s solicitation ordinance regulations.
A homeowner may request their address be added to the Do-Not Solicit List by filling out the online form. Your information will be submitted to the Westlake Planning & Development Department and added to the Do-Not Solicit List. If you would like to be removed from the Do-No Solicit List, email us.
Add your address to the Do-Not Solicit List
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Westlake Planning & Development Department at 817-430-0941 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
