Solicitor Permit

Solicitor Application Instructions


  • The permit process begins with a completed Application. Along with the completed application, each applicant will need to provide a valid photo ID or Driver License. For the additional solicitor application, click Here.

  •       Approved applications shall be accompanied by a forty dollar ($40.00) fee for the original solicitor or applicant, plus a forty dollar ($40.00) fee for each additional solicitor. This fee shall be paid to the Decatur Police Department. Forms of payment acceptable are credit/debit cards, money orders or cash.  Money orders must be made payable to the Decatur Police Department.  No refunds will be issued.

  • If said applicant is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas, the corporation shall provide a certified copy of the charter or articles of incorporation to be attached.
  • If said applicant is a corporation incorporated under the laws of another state, the corporation shall provide a certified copy of its certificate of authority to do business in the State of Texas, and that shall be attached.
  • A permit may be denied if the applicant has been arrested/convicted/adjudicated of certain felonies or misdemeanors, or had other specific unfavorable judgments.
  • Upon approval, each applicant will receive a solicitor permit letter and must be present at all times while soliciting in the City of Decatur. 
  

Contact


For questions,  contact Chief Delvon Campbell at (940) 393-0300 or via email. Please turn in all applications to the Decatur Police Department, 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234
  


Ordinances



 ARTICLE II. - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS