Peddler/Solicitor License

The Township recognizes the need to license and regulate peddlers and solicitors who are conducting business within the Township, as complaints from residents have been received. The Township seeks to prevent peddlers and solicitors from accessing homes of residents that do not wish to be disturbed through Ordinance 2019-20.  Chapter 374 of the Township Code amends the license fee for peddlers and solicitors in Eastampton, and establishes a “No-Knock” list for residents. 

• Each peddler seeking to solicit in Eastampton Township would apply for a license at the Eastampton Township Police Dept.  Once approval has been granted they would pay a fee of $50 for the period of January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year.
   
• Each approved peddler or solicitor’s license must be taken to the Municipal Clerk’s office, where they would then obtain a copy of the most current version of the “No Knock” list.
   
• Residents may register their name and address with the Township Clerk for placement on the “No Knock List,” indicating they do not want any persons so licensed to approach the registered home and/or seek personal contact with the occupants.
   
• Once the resident’s name has been added by the Township Clerk to the “No Knock List,” the resident shall be permitted to post a “No Knock” sticker on the front door of his/her home to advise the solicitor and canvasser. This adhesive sticker will be provided to the resident by the Township Clerk.
   
• It shall be unlawful for any licensed peddler or solicitor to approach a registered home and/or seek personal contact with the occupants if the resident has registered on the “No Knock List” or posted a “No Knock” sticker as provided by the Township Clerk. Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of Ordinance 2019-20 shall be subject to penalty set forth in Chapter 1, Article II, Penalties for Violations, of the Township Code.
   
• Any resident interested in being added to the “No Knock List” may complete the No Knock Registry Application online in the tab to the left.  Once the application has been received the Township Clerk’s office will mail the “No Knock” sticker to be placed on the front door of the residence.  Registration on the “No Knock” list shall expire in 5 years, unless renewed by notifying the Township Clerk.