Giddings, TX · Lee County
Solicitor Permit Application
Individuals seeking a Giddings solicitor’s license use this application to provide personal, company, business, vehicle, reference, and criminal history information.
What this form is
The application is for people seeking a City of Giddings license to solicit, sell door to door, or act as a vendor. The city says to submit a complete application at least five working days before the event, with a photo ID and the listed supporting documents; each solicitor applies separately. Applicants provide personal and company details, describe their business activity, answer business-specific questions, list references, and provide criminal history information.
Who needs it
Each individual who will solicit, sell door to door, or work as a vendor in Giddings must submit a separate application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the City Secretary’s Office at least five working days before the event. Pay the non-refundable fee when submitting, in cash, money order, or cashier’s check; religious organizations pay no fee.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the application, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Solicitor Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, company, vehicle, business, reference, and criminal history information; sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a copy of valid ID, a Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history check, and the applicable corporate certificate and/or sales tax permit.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application to the City Secretary’s Office at least five working days before the event, with the applicable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs to complete the Giddings solicitor permit application?
- Each individual solicitor must apply separately. The application covers solicitors, door-to-door sellers, and vendors.
- Do I need a notary for the Solicitor Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
- How do I submit the Solicitor Permit Application?
- Submit the complete application to the City Secretary’s Office at least five working days before the event. Pay any applicable fee at submission by cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The procedure lists a copy of a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID, a Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history check, and a state corporate certificate and/or sales tax permit.
Need something notarized?
This Solicitor Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.