Posted Jan. 27, 2012

Residents should be aware of important information regarding door-to-door solicitations in Dearborn.

If an individual comes to your door and asks for a contribution to support a political, religious or charitable cause, the individual must have displayed on his or her person an ID card issued by the Dearborn Police Department.

If an individual comes to your door to espouse his or her views regarding a political, religious or charitable cause but does not ask for a contribution, the individual does not have to have an ID or a permit issued by the City of Dearborn.  Door-to-door proselytizing is protected speech under the First Amendment.

If an individual comes to your door to offer goods or services for sale (e.g., new windows, gutter cleaning), the individual must have a vendor’s license issued by the Dearborn City Clerk.  This license must be produced upon request.

Door-to-door solicitation is permitted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Individuals seeking contributions or attempting to sell goods or services are prohibited from approaching homes where a “no solicitation” sign appears on the door.

These signs are available at the Mayor’s Office in City Hall or you may download and print a "no solicitation" sign.

Violation of these regulations is a misdemeanor; violators should be reported to the Dearborn Police Department at 313.943.2201.

As always, if a resident observes suspicious activity, the Dearborn Police Department should be contacted immediately by calling 911.