Edwardsville, IL · Madison County

No notary required

Solicitor Application for Solicitor’s License

This application is for people seeking an Edwardsville solicitor’s license and asks for personal, residence, vehicle, employer, and solicitation details.

What this form is

People seeking a solicitor’s license must complete this application before conducting solicitation in Edwardsville; the form says solicitation may not begin until a license is issued. It requests personal and contact details, residence and employment history, vehicle information, sales details, and responses about prior registration and arrests. The applicant also signs an oath confirming the information is true and agreeing to follow the ordinance.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for an Edwardsville solicitor’s license must complete the application and provide a driver’s license or other photo ID in person.

How to submit it

Apply in person at the City of Edwardsville Department of Police with a driver’s license or other photo ID; payment must be received in that office before processing.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it includes the applicant’s oath that the information is true, but no separate notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the solicitor license application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested personal, residence, vehicle, employer, and solicitation information, then sign the applicant oath.

  3. 3

    Gather Identification

    Bring a driver’s license or other photo ID; the form requires it in person at the time of application.

  4. 4

    Apply In Person

    Apply at the City of Edwardsville Department of Police. Payment must be received in that office before the application can be processed.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Edwardsville solicitor license application?
Anyone applying for a solicitor’s license in Edwardsville completes this application with personal, residence, employment, vehicle, and solicitation information.
Do I need a notary for the solicitor license application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes the applicant’s oath that the information is true, but no separate notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the solicitor license application?
Apply in person at the City of Edwardsville Department of Police with a driver’s license or other photo ID. Payment must be received in that office before processing.
What does the application say about the fee?
The form lists a $50 fee for a permit valid for 90 days and an additional $15 for each 90-day extension period, up to a year from initial registration.

Need something notarized?

This Solicitor Application for Solicitor’s License doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.