Permits/Licenses

Licenses

• Liquor License
• Secondhand Dealer License
• Secondhand Dealer License Renewal

Permits

Solicitor's Permit

Anyone planning to go door-to-door within the City of Portage for the purpose of selling a product or service, or requesting donations, must first apply for a permit through the City Clerk's Office.  Permits issued shall be valid for no longer than one year.  For questions whether a permit is required for your solicitation, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (269) 329-4511.

Any applicant must:

• Complete a Solicitors Permit application 
• Possess a current/valid driver's license
• Complete a State of Michigan iChat background check

**Important Note: in light of COVID-19, all solicitors MUST adhere to the current Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines and follow the state regulations in place at the time of your event.

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