Frequently Asked Questions
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Solicitation / Vendor Permits
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Solicitors and vendors are required by Town ordinance to obtain a permit.Solicitation / Vendor Permits
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The permits are issued by the Apex Police Department. Each solicitor / vendor should have an identification card issued by the Police Department with their name, business and the signature of an Apex Police official. For more details, visit theSolicitation / Vendor Permits
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Signs posted at the entrance of a subdivision are typically placed there by the Homeowners Association, and while they may discourage soliciting, the signs are not enforceable by the Apex Police Department. Therefore, solicitors are not breaking the law by going door to door in a neighborhood with signs posted at the entrances.Solicitation / Vendor Permits
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Solicitation / Vendor Permits
You can post a ‘No Soliciting’ sign that is clearly visible at your home. Solicitors who then approach your door after seeing the sign are violating the ordinance, which is reportable to the Apex Police Department at (919) 362-8661.
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These types of food service vehicles are required to have a permit through theSolicitation / Vendor Permits
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Solicitation / Vendor Permits
Each person is issued an identification card from the Police Department with their name, business and expiration date. If the solicitor cannot produce an issued identification card, you can call the Apex Police Department’s non-emergency number at (919) 362-8661 and they can verify if a permit has been issued. The solicitor is required to wear the issued identification card while actively soliciting.
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Solicitation / Vendor Permits
The hours are from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. If they come after 8 p.m. you can call the non-emergency police number at (919) 362-8661 and report them.