Friendly faces at the door? Don’t be surprised!
Here’s what you need to know about home solicitation sales in Martin County.
If someone comes knocking at your door offering products or services, don’t be alarmed—but do be informed. Individuals engaging in home solicitation sales in Martin County are legally required to obtain a Home Solicitation Sale Permit, unless they meet one of the exceptions listed under Section 501.022(8), Florida Statutes.
This permit process – managed by the Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court in partnership with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement – helps ensure transparency, accountability, and consumer protection for residents throughout the county.
Here’s What You Should Know
• All approved permit holders must carry their permit with them at all times while conducting door-to-door sales.
• Before any sale, lease, or rental offer is made, the permit must be shown to the prospective buyer.
• Each applicant undergoes a background screening and verification process, helping safeguard neighborhoods from potentially fraudulent or unsafe solicitations.
• Once approved, salespeople are issued an official ID card, which must be visibly displayed during all solicitation activities.
• Individual municipalities may also have additional permit requirements. Please contact the municipality where home solicitation sales will occur regarding permitting requirements.
This framework is designed to protect residents from unwanted or deceptive sales practices while allowing legitimate business to be conducted respectfully and legally.
If you have questions or would like more information about the Home Solicitation Sale Permit, please contact the Official Records Division at the clerk’s office at (772) 288-5551.
