Doral's Soliciting & Door-to-Door: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles soliciting & door-to-door a little differently. In Doral, Florida, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Solicitor Permits

Doral regulates door-to-door solicitation through its Code of Ordinances. Solicitors and peddlers must register with the city and obtain a permit before conducting door-to-door sales or canvassing. Permits require background checks and identification. Charitable and religious solicitation may have different requirements under Florida law.

Key details: Permit Required: All commercial solicitors. Permitted Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM/sunset. Background Check: Required for permit. Exempt: Religious/political canvassing. Doral PD: (305) 593-6699.

Soliciting without a valid permit results in code enforcement citations and potential criminal trespass charges. Refusing to leave a property after being asked to depart is criminal trespass under Florida law. Soliciting outside permitted hours carries fines. Aggressive or fraudulent solicitation may result in arrest. Contact Doral PD at (305) 593-6699.

No-Knock Registry

Doral enforces no-solicitation signage. Solicitors must respect posted 'No Soliciting' signs and immediately leave properties displaying them. Violating posted no-solicitation signs can result in criminal trespass charges under Florida law. The city encourages residents to register complaints with Code Enforcement.

Key details: No-Soliciting Signs: Must be respected. Leave on Request: Immediately required. Criminal Trespass: FL Statute 810.09. HOA Policies: Community signs enforceable. Complaints: (305) 593-6740.

Ignoring a posted 'No Soliciting' sign is a code violation and may constitute criminal trespass under FL Statute 810.09. Refusing to leave after a resident's request is criminal trespass punishable by up to 60 days in jail for a second-degree misdemeanor. Repeat offenders face escalating fines and potential arrest. Contact Doral PD at (305) 593-6699.

The Bottom Line

Doral's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Doral is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Doral can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.