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Pedlars - certificate
A pedlar is someone who trades or sells goods on foot. Pedlars can't set up a fixed pitch, but must travel from door to door, place to place or town to town.
Pedlars must hold a certificate under the Pedlars Act 1871 (external link). This can only be granted by the police in the district where they have lived for one month prior to their application. A pedlars certificate applies anywhere in the United Kingdom.
- More information about Pedlars' Certificates at the Ask The Police website (external link)
- Contact Lancashire Police (external link)
If you want to set up trade in a fixed location (such as a street or market), you may need a street trading licence.
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Contact: Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters
Email: lancashirepolice@lancashire.pnn.police.uk (not to be used for reporting a crime)
Telephone: 101 (for non-emergencies)
Visit: http://www.lancashire.police.uk PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SBSearch for other services by keyword
