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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Edmonds, WA: What Residents Actually Need to Know

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

If you live in Edmonds or are thinking about moving there, soliciting & door-to-door are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Edmonds has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of soliciting & door-to-door, and some of them might surprise you.

Solicitor Permits

Anyone going door to door in Edmonds to sell goods or services must first secure a city business license under ECC 4.12. The license must be carried at all times and shown to police or anyone solicited on request.

Key details: License required: City business license under Ch. 4.72 ECC. Must carry license: Show on request to police or resident. Purchase orders: Written, duplicate, one copy to buyer. Penalty: Up to $250 fine or 9 months jail. Food sellers: Extra license needed for meat, fish, shellfish.

Violating any provision of Chapter 4.12 ECC is a misdemeanor under ECC 4.12.100, punishable by a fine of up to $250, imprisonment for up to nine months, or both, and each day of a continuing violation counts as a separate offense.

No-Knock Registry

Edmonds bars peddlers from approaching any home or business posting a "No Peddlers" or "No Solicitors" sign, and confines door-to-door selling to between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. under ECC 4.12.065.

Key details: No-sign rule: Illegal to peddle at a posted "No Solicitors" home. Peddler curfew: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. citywide. Vending unit curfew (near residential): 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.. Vending unit curfew (elsewhere): 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. July 4th zone: Soliciting confined near fireworks after 6 p.m..

Peddling at a residence or business posting a no-solicitation sign, or soliciting outside the 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. window, violates ECC 4.12.065 and is a misdemeanor under ECC 4.12.100, punishable by a fine of up to $250, imprisonment up to nine months, or both, with each day a separate offense.

The Bottom Line

Edmonds'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 Edmonds is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Edmonds's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.