Davis, CA · Yolo County

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Solicitation Permit Application

Businesses and other applicants use this application to request a City of Davis permit for conducting solicitations within city limits.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Davis solicitation permit and says to submit it at least five days before the solicitation period begins. The applicant provides business and contact details, solicitation methods and dates, and information about the activity and participating solicitors. It also asks about nonprofit status, includes permit conditions to initial, and provides space for the applicant's signature and date.

Who needs it

A business or other applicant planning to conduct solicitations within Davis city limits can use this application to request a permit.

How to submit it

Return the completed application to the City of Davis Finance Department, 23 Russell Blvd, Suite 3, Davis, CA 95616, or email [email protected]. The form lists a $37 registration fee for registered nonprofit corporations and $2 per permit.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach participant passport-size photos and, if applicable, proof of nonprofit status.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Solicitation Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide business details, solicitation information, participating solicitor names and contact details, and the requested acknowledgments.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include two color passport-size photos for each participant and, if applicable, proof of nonprofit status.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Return the application to the City of Davis Finance Department by mail or email at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Solicitation Permit Application?
No. Sign and date the application without a notary. Submit passport-size photos for each participating solicitor and, if applicable, proof of nonprofit status.
How do I submit the Solicitation Permit Application?
Return the completed application to the City of Davis Finance Department at 23 Russell Blvd, Suite 3, Davis, CA 95616, or email [email protected].
When should I submit the application?
The application says to submit it no less than five days before the solicitation period begins. It also states that the solicitation period is limited to a maximum of 90 days.
What attachments does the application request?
Submit two color passport-size photos for each participating solicitor. If the business is a nonprofit, attach proof of nonprofit status from the California State Franchise Tax Board or the Internal Revenue Service.

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This Solicitation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Davis form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.