For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment
227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021
LICENSE APPLICATION FOR - PEDDLERS AND CANVASSERS
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-43
DEFINITION:
A peddler is one who sells or offers for sale tangible commodities directly to a consumer from
house to house, store to store, or on the streets. Peddlers shall include persons selling from any
type of motor vehicle; persons going on foot as "pack peddlers." A canvasser or solicitor is one
who takes orders for future deliveries of goods or services in public or private places or from
house to house and not from an established place on private premises.
IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE:
Open-Air Business (Ord. §4-38)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $50.00.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
1. Vehicle / Driver's License State and Number and VIN (if applicable).
2. Weights and Measures Sealer Certificate (if applicable).
3. Copy of a State Issued ID or Driver’s License
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
2. Police Review and Recommendation to City Controller including Criminal / Traffic Record
and Public Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
3. Controller Denies or Approves License (May require personal or surety bond).
4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.
5. License Holder may do business with properly displayed badge, tag, plate, or sign.
6. Replace Lost/Destroyed License $5.