How do I submit the Solicitor / Canvasser Application?

Deliver the completed application, forms, and required documents to the Niles Police Department at 7000 Touhy Avenue, Niles, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What documents and fee must I include?

The instructions require a copy of a valid driver’s license, copies of business materials to be presented or distributed, and a $100 fee payable with the application.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for personal and business information, including contact details, driver’s license information, solicitation activity, and felony conviction history. The applicant also authorizes a background check.

Niles, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Solicitor / Canvasser Application and Disclosure Form

Individuals seeking a Niles solicitation permit complete this application and disclosure authorization with personal, business, and background information.

What this form is

The application and disclosure authorization are for people seeking a Village of Niles solicitor or canvasser permit. Applicants provide personal and business details, authorize a background check, and certify their information and agreement to follow the solicitation rules. The application instructions require a copy of a valid driver’s license, business materials to be distributed, and a $100 fee.

Who needs it

Anyone applying to solicit or canvass in Niles must complete the application and disclosure authorization and provide the required documents.

How to submit it

Deliver the completed application, forms, and required documentation to the Niles Police Department, 7000 Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The instructions state that a $100 fee is due with the application.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and disclosure authorization, with no notarized attachment or sworn step specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Solicitor / Canvasser Application and Disclosure Form.
2
Complete The Forms
Print legibly or type your personal and business information, then sign and date the application and disclosure authorization.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include a copy of your valid driver’s license and copies of business materials you plan to present or distribute.
4
Submit To The Police Department
Deliver the completed materials and $100 fee to the Niles Police Department at 7000 Touhy Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Solicitor / Canvasser Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates the application and disclosure authorization; no notarized attachment or sworn step is specified.
How do I submit the Solicitor / Canvasser Application?: Deliver the completed application, forms, and required documents to the Niles Police Department at 7000 Touhy Avenue, Niles, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What documents and fee must I include?: The instructions require a copy of a valid driver’s license, copies of business materials to be presented or distributed, and a $100 fee payable with the application.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for personal and business information, including contact details, driver’s license information, solicitation activity, and felony conviction history. The applicant also authorizes a background check.

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This Solicitor / Canvasser Application and Disclosure Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.