Temporary Retail
Dealers (TRDs)
If you want to conduct a business from a stationary location
on a temporary basis, you must first obtain a TRD license. There is a per-day,
per-week or monthly fee available for this license. Applications are available
during normal business hours in the State College Municipal Building, 243 South Allen Street, State College, Pennsylvania, 16801 ( 814-234-7100).
Foot or Vehicle
Peddlers / Door-to-door Sales Persons
Any person engaged in selling wares on the street or door-to-door,
with or without a pushcart, must obtain a license. Per-day, per-week and
monthly licenses are available. Non-profit groups are exempt from fees but must
still register at the State College Municipal Building. Applications may
require seven to ten days to process.
Solicitors / Canvassers
Any individual or company wishing to solicit funds,
information or opinions within the Borough must obtain a license. Applications
for this license are available in the State College Municipal Building. Applications may require seven to ten working days to process. License fees are
levied against each participating person and are available on a per-day,
per-week or per-month basis. Non-profit groups who are canvassing for donations
to benefit a religious or charitable organization are exempt from paying fees
but must still obtain a license. Campaigning for political offices is exempt
from licensing requirements.
Related Forms:
Temporary Retail
Dealers License Application
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