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Vendor & Mobile Food Unit Licenses

Licensing for Sales & Solicitation in Isanti

In the City of Isanti, any individual or business engaging in for-profit sales of goods or services must obtain a license. This requirement applies to peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants, mobile food units, and ice cream novelty mobile food units.

Licensed sellers will receive a City-issued photo ID badge and/or certificate, which must be shown upon request. Please note: Licensing does not imply the City endorses any vendor, product, or service.

Licensing Fees & Background Investigations in Isanti

Here's an overview of our licensing fees and background investigation requirements:

  • Peddler Licenses
    • One-Day License: $25.00
      One-Month License: $75.00
      Seasonal License: $200.00
      A $35.00 Background Investigation Fee is required for all peddler license applications.
  • Solicitor Licenses
    • No licensing fees are required. However, a background investigation is conducted for all applications.
  • Transient Merchant Licenses
    • No licensing fees are required. However, a background investigation is conducted for all applications.
  • Mobile Food Unit Licenses
    • No licensing fees are required.
  • Ice Cream Novelty Mobile Food Unit Licenses
    • No licensing fees are required. However, a $35.00 Background Investigation Fee is required for all Ice Cream Novelty Mobile Food Unit license applications.

License Length Options

We offer a variety of license length options to accommodate different business needs within Isanti:

  • Peddler
    • One day, one month, or seasonal.
  • Solicitor
    • One day, one month, or seasonal.
  • Transient Merchant
    • One day or up to 14 days.
  • Mobile Food Unit
    • One year from the date of issuance.
  • Ice Cream Novelty Mobile Food Unit
    • One year from the date of issuance.

Verifying a License

Residents and businesses have the right to prohibit peddlers or solicitors from entering their property. Posting a “No Soliciting” sign clearly communicates this restriction. Anyone who ignores the sign is in violation.

If you're approached by a solicitor or peddler, you have the right to:

  • Ask to see their City-issued photo ID badge or certificate
  • Call the police using 9-1-1 (non-emergency) if they cannot produce valid City-issued credentials or claim to be licensed only by the State of Minnesota