Solicitation Licenses

Solicitation Licenses
NON-COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION PROCESS
Print application (PDF) and submit as required to Connie Reid, Deputy Clerk, 1200 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Title 4, Chapter 4, Article B, Non-Commercial Solicitation, from the Village Code of Oak Brook will assist in the completion of an application, please read the license application guidelines in this chapter. Also, please read this carefully as it states the procedures to follow for proper compliance of our Village Code of Ordinances.

If you plan to conduct fundraising activities at the Oakbrook Shopping Center, you must receive permission from their management office at (630) 573-0700.

There is no fee involved, however, you must complete an application and submit it to the Village Clerk's office with a list of solicitors, as badges are required to be worn by all of your solicitors.

Illinois State Statute, Chapter 625, 5/11-1006c, prohibits solicitation of contributions in the roadway unless a municipal ordinance expressly allows such activity. The Village does not permit solicitation on Village streets, with the exception of solicitation for charitable organizations by Village law enforcement personnel, firefighters or other persons employed by the Village to protect the public safety.

Please contact the Village Clerk's office at (630) 368-5026 if you require assistance in compliance of our Solicitation regulations within Oak Brook.

COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION APPLICATION PROCESS Any individual or organization that wishes to sell products within the residential area of Oak Brook, is required to obtain a Commercial Solicitation Permit.

Title 4, Chapter 4, Article A, Commercial Solicitation, from the Village Code of the Oak Brook will assist in the completion of an application - please read the license application guidelines in this chapter.
 
If you plan to conduct solicitation at the Oakbrook Shopping Center, you must receive permission from their management office at (630) 573-0700.

The completed application (PDF) and the $125.00 fee, which is required to obtain this permit, should be returned to Connie Reid, Deputy Clerk, 1200 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook IL  60523.  In addition, a Commercial Soliciation Supplement (PDF) for individual solicitors must be completed. Badges will be prepared for each solicitor and must be worn. Please read the chapter regulating Solicitors and Peddlers within our municipality carefully as it states the procedures to follow for proper compliance of our Village Code.

Illinois State Statute, Chapter 625, 5/11-1006c, prohibits solicitation in the roadway unless a municipal ordinance expressly allows such activity. The Village does not permit solicitation on Village streets, with the exception of solicitation for charitable organizations by Village law enforcement personnel, firefighters or other persons employed by the Village to protect the public safety.

Please contact the Village Clerk's office at (630) 368-5026 if you require assistance in compliance of our solicitation regulations within Oak Brook.

Email the Village of Oak Brook your inquiry