Commercial Telephone Solicitor

Any business making unsolicited commercial telephone calls and selling goods or products during the call is required to have a Commercial Telephone Solicitor endorsement.

It is also required for those who offer free prizes by mail and invite a telephone response.

Exceptions from coverage include, but are not limited to:

• Those soliciting for educational, political, or charitable purposes.
• Those who sell to businesses who either resell the product or use it for manufacturing.

Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents

• Business License Application (PDF).
• Commercial Telephone Solicitor Addendum (PDF).
• Personal/Criminal History – Commercial Telephone Solicitor (PDF).
  • One for each manager who is in charge of the business operations at the location.
  • Depending on your type of business structure:
    • Sole Proprietor—one for the proprietor.
    • Partnership—one for each partner.
    • Limited Partnership—one for the general partner.
    • Corporation—one for each officer (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer).
    • Limited Liability Company—one for each member or manager.