Before you get started

Anyone wishing to sell a product or service via door-to-door sales or from a vehicle in the Town of Colonie must have a valid permit issued by the Town Clerk.

Complete the application

Applications are available in our office or online and must be completed and accompanied by:

• a copy of a current driver's license,
• four passport-sized photos,
• the applicant's signature must be notarized and
• appropriate fee:
  • $300.00 for the first person applying from a company or organization.
  • $150.00 per person for each additional person from the same company or organization. Each person from a company or organization must apply for his/her own permit.
  • Those renewing a permit from the immediate previous year will pay $200 for the first applicant and $150.00 for each additional applicant.

Pass a background check

Once the completed application and the appropriate fees have been submitted, the application will be forwarded to the Colonie Police department for purposes of a background check. Once approved from the Police department, the permit will be immediately issued and remain valid through the end of the calendar year.