Anyone doing door-to-door sales in Marathon County is required to have a Direct Seller's Permit. The permit can be obtained from a City, Village, or Town, as well as from the County Clerk's office. If the City, Village, or Town where you will be selling requires a local permit, you must obtain that as well.

The cost for a permit is $75, which covers the permit and all necessary background checks. That fee must be paid at the time of application.

You (or your company) are required to obtain a bond to cover any potential liability. The amount of the bond varies based on the value of the product(s) you are selling. Please check the Ordinance for details.

Please have pages 1-2 of the attached application completed prior to coming to the office. Page 3 is for our office to complete. Check with your company if there is any information on the application you're not sure about.

The turn-around time to get the permit is 2-3 business days, depending on the availability of the Sheriff's Department.

• Application for Direct Seller's Permit (printable PDF)
• Application for Direct Seller's Permit (fillable PDF)

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