Now that the weather is warming up, the Commissioner of the Revenue is reminding residents in the City of Martinsville that selling items or services door-to-door requires the salesperson to obtain a peddler’s permit from the City.
The permit process is done through the Commissioner of the Revenue Office. It requires a criminal background check and approval by the Martinsville Police Department before a picture license will be issued by the Commissioner of the Revenue office. Peddlers must carry the city-issued permit with them while going door-to-door selling products or services. The peddlers permit is not required for kids or individuals affiliated with area schools or local nonprofit organizations who are selling products as a fundraiser for the school or organization.
Martinsville residents are encouraged to ask to see the peddlers permit for anyone coming to your door that you don’t recognize selling products or services. If they fail to show you their permit or do not have one, ask them to leave and call 911. The proper ID will look similar to the sample provided. There are many brick and mortar businesses that provide the services or products that are being peddled door-to-door recently. The commissioner’s office encourages shoppers to support local businesses and shop local.
