OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
MARIE BALTHROP, TRMC/CMC, CITY CLERK
E
RIN HAM, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
1300 7
TH
STREET, P. O. BOX 1431, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76307 - PHONE: 940-761-7409
Solicitor’s Permit Application
Please read the following instructions and information to ensure timely receipt of your permit. For
complete details, please review our Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article III
.
1. An application provided to the City Clerk must be completed in detail with the required information:
Full name and address of applicant, and a copy of driver’s license or state identification, if an
individual
Occupation in which applicant desires to engage and for which the permit is desired (door-to-door
soliciting, curbside soliciting, or panhandling)
Description and license number of all vehicles to be used
Applicant’s signature if an individual, or partner’s signature if a partnership, by the president or vice-
president if a corporation, or by an authorized office if an association (please include title)
2. Attachments:
You shall provide a list of all employees to be working as solicitors, giving full names and a copy of
their driver’s license or state identification
While the permit is in effect, if you wish to hire more employees as solicitors, you shall provide an
additional list with their full names and a copy of their driver’s license or state identification. These
employees cannot work under this permit until approved
You shall provide a reference letter or report from the Better Business Bureau or the Chamber of
Commerce of the county in which the applicant resides or business is located
3. Fees:
$100 per permit which will cover one person
$100 per permit renewal which will cover one person
$10 for each additional person working as a solicitor
Additional Information:
The name of the applicant and person signing the application must also be the same person reflected on
reference letters and all documents submitted to the City Clerk.
Allow at least 7-10 business days to process the application. We cannot guarantee any applications requiring a
start date sooner than 7-10 business days will be available by your requested start date.
Sales or soliciting in public parks is not covered by this permit. You must contact Parks and Recreation at
940-761-7490.
Panhandling solicitor permits will cover only one applicant.
All permits shall expire 90 days after they are issued.
Applicants may renew a permit within 15 days of the expiration of their permit with a maximum of three
renewals per calendar year.
Payment forms accepted: cash, check, or money order made out to the City of Wichita Falls.
Please return this form to the City Clerk’s Office at 1300 7
th
St Room 104 Wichita Falls, TX 76301 or via
email at city-clerk@wichitafallstx.gov
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
MARIE BALTHROP, TRMC/CMC, CITY CLERK
E
RIN HAM, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
1300 7
TH
STREET, P. O. BOX 1431, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76307 - PHONE: 940-761-7409
Date Submitted: __________
Desired Permit Start Date: __________
Applicant Name: __________________________
Applicant Phone Number: _______________________
Applicant Email Address: ___________________________________
Applicant Address: ___________________________
City: ___________________________
State: _____________________ Zip: __________
Will you be engaging in?
Door to door soliciting
Curbside soliciting
Panhandling
Telemarketing
Total Number of Solicitors: _____
Solicitors’ Full Name:
Solicitor’s Driver’s License or State ID Number:
Description of Vehicle
License and State
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
MARIE BALTHROP, TRMC/CMC, CITY CLERK
E
RIN HAM, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
1300 7
TH
STREET, P. O. BOX 1431, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76307 - PHONE: 940-761-7409
Please initial below.
I have read the above instructions and information. ______
I have provided all necessary documents as listed above. ______
I hereby declare that the above information is correct and true.
________________________
Signature
________________________
Printed Name
________________________
Title
The following members of the Permit Board agree that, to the best of their knowledge, all statements contained in this
application are true and that applicant has the right under the constitution and laws of this State and under this
Article to engage in business. No representation or warranties are to be construed other than stated above.
City Clerk: _________________________ Date: _________
Police Department: ___________________ Date: _________
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