Solicitation Permit Application

This application is for people seeking an Abilene permit to solicit sales of products or services in the city.

What this form is

Use this application to request a 30-day or one-year permit to sell products or services in Abilene. It asks for applicant and business contact details, the product or service, vehicle information, and background-check information. The form lists fees, requires valid state-issued photo identification to process an application, and says local businesses may apply for a one-year permit only if their headquarters is inside Abilene city limits.

Who needs it

People planning to solicit sales of products or services in Abilene should complete this application before soliciting.

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 document does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no separate attachment is identified as requiring a sworn statement.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Solicitation Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant, business, product or service, vehicle, and background-check information, then sign and date where indicated.
3
Gather Required Items
Have valid state-issued photo identification ready. Attach a state license copy if you answered yes to the alarm or insurance sales question, and attach a sales tax permit copy.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Abilene Solicitation Permit Application do?: It lets an applicant request a 30-day or one-year permit to solicit sales of products or services in Abilene and provide the information requested for processing.
Do I need a notary for the Solicitation Permit Application?: No. This document does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no separate attachment is identified as requiring a sworn statement.
How do I submit the Solicitation Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Solicitation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.