Licensing of Peddlers

The City of Shakopee requires peddlers to obtain a City-issued peddler’s license prior to conducting door-to-door sales within the City and limits the hours of such activity to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.  Peddlers are defined as door to door or temporary vendors of sales or services without a fixed, determined and permanent location within Scott County at which they transact business, carry on their occupation, or practice their profession. However, the City does not require a license for individuals or groups canvassing or soliciting for the purpose of charitable, religious, political, or educational organizations if such an organization is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.  For information on how to obtain a Peddlers License, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (952) 233 – 9316.

In order to improve enforcement efforts and empower residents who do not wish to be approached by peddlers, the City Council adopted an amended Peddlers Ordinance on May 2, 2006.   The new ordinance allows property owners to place a City-designed sign at the main entrance to their home or business indicating that they do not wish to be contacted by peddlers.  The sign is available online or by visiting the Shakopee Police Department at 475 Gorman St. during regular business hours. 

Peddlers disregarding a posted sign should be reported to the Shakopee Police Department by calling (952) 233 – 9400.  Under the amended ordinance, Officers have the authority to suspend a peddler’s license for disregarding a posted sign.

Related Links:

"Peddlers Prohibited" Sign

Peddlers Ordinance (Shakopee City Code, Sec. 6.21)