Mentor, OH · Lake County
Application for a Solicitor's Permit
Businesses and individuals seeking permission to solicit in Mentor use this application to provide business and solicitor details, required records, and permit fees.
What this form is
This application is for a business or individual seeking a Mentor solicitor’s permit. It asks for business and applicant details, the proposed solicitation activity and locations, and information about the people who will solicit. Applicants must attach a current vendor’s license and criminal history checks; representative credentials may also be required. The form lists permit fees and says solicitors who approach residences without invitation must be fingerprinted and photographed.
Who needs it
A business or individual applying for a Mentor solicitor’s permit, including each person who will solicit under the applicant’s authority, needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant swears the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Mentor solicitor's permit application and its Attachment A.
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Complete the Application
Provide company and applicant details, solicitor information, and the requested business and solicitation details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a current vendor's license and FBI and BCI criminal history checks. Include representative credentials if applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the solicitor's permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, although the applicant swears that the information provided is true and correct.
- How do I submit the solicitor's permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a current vendor's license and FBI and BCI criminal history checks for the business applicant and each person who will solicit. Credentials may also be required if the applicant represents another person or organization.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for company, applicant, and solicitor details; the business and proposed solicitation locations; and information about prior convictions. It also lists permit fees.