Applicants for a Home Solicitation Sales Permit are required to:

1. Appear in person at the Clerk and Comptroller's office, twice - once to submit your application, and again upon approval of your application.
2. Submit to fingerprinting and a criminal records check, before submitting your application.
3. Meet the requirements of F.S. 501.22
4. Present a complete application packet for consideration.

The following materials are required to apply for a Home Solicitation Permit.

• Home Solicitation Sales Permit Application - This must be presented in person at the Clerk and Comptroller's office, and signed in the presence of a Deputy Clerk.
• $77.00 Non-Refundable Application Fee - Checks should be made payable to Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners.
• $16.05 Non-Refundable Photo Fee - A Deputy Clerk will take your digital photo when you submit your application materials.
• Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID - Your identification must be current and not expired.
• Transaction Control Number (TCN) - This is provided by the Sheriff or other Live-Scan Fingerprint operator, upon submission of electronic fingerprints.
• FDLE Payment Receipt - This receipt is issued upon payment of the fee required to initiate a Criminal History Background Check by the Florida Department of Lay Enforcement (FDLE).

Home Solicitation Sales Permits may be submitted in person at the Clerk and Comptroller's Sarasota or Venice office locations. Contact our office to schedule your application appointment.

Fingerprint Quality Issues

F.S. 501.022(8) requires solicitors to carry and display their Home Solicitation Sales Permit at all times while engaged in home solicitation sales. Permits are Valid for one (1) year.

Consumers may contact the Clerk and the Comptroller's Recording Department to verify the validity of a Home Solicitation Sales Permit presented by a solicitor.