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Solicitors Permit / Commercial Handbill Registration

The City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances regulates solicitors and persons who distribute commercial handbills door-to-door. Persons conducting such activities are required to obtain the proper permit or registration from the City prior to going door-to-door.

Door-to-door solicitation and handbill distribution is permitted Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until sunset (as defined by the National Weather Service) or 8:00 p.m., whichever is earlier. Solicitation and handbill distribution are not allowed on the following days: Sundays, any federally designated holiday, or on any day where the Department of Homeland Security has declared an orange or red state of alert.

Solicitors and handbill distributors may not solicit or leave handbills at premises when a sign not less than one (1) inch by three (3) inches in size has been posted near the main entrance of the premise containing the words “NO SOLICITORS’’, NO TRESPASSING”, “NO SOLICITORS OR HANDBILLS” or words of similar meaning.

No person shall solicit within the public right of way of any street or highway. The North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance prohibits any person selling from a parking lot.

Solicitors Permit
Each individual soliciting in the City of North Richland Hills is required to obtain a solicitors permit. Solicitor’s permits are issued by the City Secretary’s Office and are valid for six months. Each solicitor will be issued a photo ID badge that is required to be worn at all times while soliciting in North Richland Hills. The ID badges will clearly identify the solicitor and the organization represented. Solicitor permits are not required for persons under eighteen years of age if engaged in fundraising activities for youth organizations.

Process to Obtain a Solicitors Permit:

1. Applicant must submit a completed application and all required documents to the Municipal Records Division, City Secretary’s Office, City Hall, First Floor, 7301 Northeast Loop 820.
2. A background check is required of all solicitors.
3. Applicant must file a bond obtained from a surety company authorized to do business in Texas. The number of solicitors determines the amount of bond. Bond amounts are:

1-5 solicitors $10,000

6-10 solicitors $20,000

11 or more $30,000

4. Permit fees are $100 for each solicitor.
5. Current North Richland Hills Health permit required for the sale of edible merchandise.

Please click here to download Solicitor Application.

Commercial Handbill Registration

Individuals distributing commercial handbills in the City of North Richland Hills are required to register with the City Secretary’s Office. The registration fee is $10.00 for 30 days.

Please click here to download Handbill Registration Form.

Additional Information

For more information on Solicitor and Handbill Regulations, please click here to view the Ordinance.

For questions, regarding Solicitor Permits or Handbill Registration, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-427-6075.