Persons or businesses selling goods or requesting donations door to door must obtain a business permit from the Irvine Police Department. Any time somebody comes to your door selling something or requesting donations, ask for identification and their permit. A business permit is necessary to solicit anywhere in the City of Irvine, including streets and public buildings as well as private residences.
Should a person be soliciting without a valid permit, they are subject to fines and/or arrest. Per Irvine Municipal Code section 2-10-902, Solicitators are also prohibited from soliciting before 9 a.m., on Sundays, any national holiday and after sunset.
To ensure your safety, never pay or donate cash or valuables to a door to door solicitor, whether they appear legitimate or not.
If a solicitor does not have a permit or appears fraudulent, contact the Irvine Police Department at 949-724-7200.
City of Irvine 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606-5207 Phone: 949-724-6000 Hours of Operation:
Mon.- Thur. 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
