RAYMORE, MO (June 9, 2026) – As warmer weather arrives, solicitor and peddler activity increases. 

HERE ARE THE RULES:

• Permits required: All solicitors and peddlers must obtain a permit from the Raymore Police Department and display their permit at all times.
• Canvassers (those not selling anything or collecting donations) do not need a permit.
• Exempt from permits: Students fundraising for educational programs or non-profits, such as Girl Scouts or school coupon card sales.
• Everyone must respect private property and leave if there is any reason to believe they are not welcome.

The Raymore Police Department provides free No Peddlers, No Solicitors stickers for Raymore residents. Pick one up at the Raymore Police Station, located on the south/lower side of Raymore City Hall at 100 Municipal Cir. The station entrance is open all hours.

Raymore City Code, Section 610.025. Prohibited Actions. No peddler, solicitor, or canvasser shall:

A. Enter or remain on private property where they have reason to believe that the residents thereof have indicated the solicitor, peddler, or canvasser is not welcome;

B. Make an uninvited entry into a resident’s home;  

C. Refuse to discontinue their attempts at peddling, soliciting or canvassing when requested by a hearer to do so, when on private property occupied by the hearer; or

D. Enter upon any private property, knowing or having reason to believe that the owner or occupants do not desire to receive messages from any peddler, solicitor or canvasser either by a posted sign or otherwise.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PEDDLER, SOLICITOR OR CANVASSER?

A peddler is a commercial dealer who sells or promotes a product or service.

Solicitors are usually noncommercial and include charities, political advocates or other organizations that ask for donations. 

Canvassers are generally people who promote a political or religious idea or candidate.

HOURS OF OPERATION

No peddling, soliciting or canvassing is allowed within Raymore city limits before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No soliciting or peddling is allowed on Sundays without an appointment or invitation. Canvassing is permitted on Sundays.

Call the Raymore Police non-emergency line immediately if you witness a violation of the City Code at 816-331-0530. 

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