Soliciting License

The City of New Prague code requires that any solicitor, peddler or transient merchant engaging in any such business within the city obtain a license.  The city does not require a license for individuals or groups canvassing or soliciting for the purpose of charitable, religious, political or educational organization if such organization is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

According to city ordinance, solicitor, peddlers or transient merchant are defined as any person who:

• Solicitor: goes door-to-door, street-to-street or place-to-place to obtain orders for goods, wares, merchandise, or services to deliver at a later time.  (Example: magazine sales). No Fee.
• Peddler: goes door-to-door, street-to-street or place-to-place to sell and immediately deliver goods, wares, merchandise, or services transported with that person (Example: ice cream truck).  Fee is required.
• Transient Merchant: sets up a temporary and transient business in the city to sell goods, wares, or merchandise and occupies a building or lot to exhibit and sale wares (Example: fireworks tent).  Fee is required.

Solicitors and peddlers can conduct business between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Solicitors, peddlers or transient merchants must obtain a city issued license before selling in the community.  Application for city a license to conduct business for peddlers and or transient merchants could take up to 14 regular business days before a license is granted based on background check.  Once review is complete, the applicant will be notified if the application has been approved or denied.  The fee associated with the application will not be refunded if the application is denied.

Must register in person at city hall and have a valid ID.