A permit is required to vend, peddle or canvass in Arlington County. This permit is issued annually by the Licensing Office of the Police Department.
Vendor, Peddler, Canvasser Application(PDF, 652KB)
- All permits expire on February 28 of each year.
- Permit applications are processed on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You must appear in person.
- The cost is $20 for the permit and $10 for fingerprinting (new applicants only). The Arlington County Sheriff's Office begins fingerprinting at 12:30 p.m.
For further details about the county ordinance governing vending, peddling and canvassing please see Chapter 30 of the Arlington County Code(PDF, 57KB) .