WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD KNOW:

Peddlers are asked to display their license in a visible manner when soliciting. There is no excuse for not displaying it. If a peddler is found to be soliciting without a license, you are encouraged to report the solicitor to the Webster Police by calling 9-1-1, especially if you fear for your personal safety or are suspicious of the activity. It is most helpful if you have the company name and the name of the individual, nature of business, and type of vehicle. If possible, please try to obtain any literature or brochures offered, as this will assist an investigation. Also, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office (585-872-7060) if you had a negative experience with a licensed solicitor. A license can be revoked if the behavior is in violation of the Town Code.

The Town Clerk's Office maintains a listing of all current licensed peddlers.  

 As of 6/6/2023 The following are authorized to go door-to-door in the Town of Webster.

REQUIREMENTS:

Any person who wishes to act as a hawker, peddler or solicitor within the Town of Webster must obtain a Peddler’s License from the Town Clerk’s Office prior to engaging in soliciting door-to-door. Non-profit organizations* or religious organizations distributing information, and political parties who are campaigning, are exempt from obtaining a peddler’s license.

Peddling is governed in Webster by local law. The Town and Village have separate laws for peddling and soliciting within their boundaries.

In the Town (outside the Village), each person going door-to-door must have his/her own individual license issued by the Town. Currently, the license is yellow and about the size of a business card, with the signature of the Town Clerk, and the person peddling or soliciting.

*Non-profit organizations soliciting memberships and/or contributions MUST apply for a peddler's licenses in the Town Clerk's   Office  before going  door-to-door.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To obtain a peddler’s license in the Town of Webster, an applicant must apply in person at the Town Clerk's Office, complete an application and agree to a background check. The non-refundable application fees are $100.00 for each company and $75.00 for each individual who will be soliciting for that company and must be paid at the time of application. The license is good for a 3 month period, and, upon approval can be extended for $30.00 for each additional consecutive month per person.  There is a $50.00 charge to replace lost license.

When an application is submitted and before it can be processed, a police background check* from the applicant’s current municipality where they reside, is required. Additionally, there is a waiting period after applying for the license while a background check is completed by the Webster Police Department.

*Background Check from the town where applicant resides must accompany this application & must have been obtained within six (6) months of the date of application. If less than two (2) years at current address, the Town Clerk reserves the right to request additional background check.