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

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles soliciting & door-to-door a little differently. In Miami, 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.

No-Knock Registry

Miami honors 'No Soliciting' signs posted at residences. Solicitors who ignore posted signs may be cited for trespassing under Florida law. The city does not maintain a formal 'Do Not Knock' registry.

Key details: No Soliciting Signs: Legally enforceable. Do Not Knock Registry: No formal registry. Trespass Law: FL Stat. §810.08. Penalty: Second-degree misdemeanor — up to 60 days, $500.

Solicitors who ignore 'No Soliciting' signs may be cited for trespassing (second-degree misdemeanor under FL law, up to 60 days jail and $500 fine). Permit holders who violate sign restrictions may have permits revoked.

Solicitor Permits

Miami Code Chapter 39 requires peddlers and solicitors to obtain a city permit after a Miami PD background check. The Finance/NET office issues the permit and photo ID. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing is exempt. Solicitation hours are 9 AM to sunset and "No Soliciting" signs are enforceable.

Key details: Permit: Permit issued by city after MPD background check. Photo Must: Photo ID must be visibly displayed while soliciting. Permit: Permit fee plus background check; valid one year. Curfew Hours: Hours: 9 AM to sunset. Exemption: Religious/political/charitable canvassing exempt.

Soliciting without a city permit, soliciting outside permitted hours, or ignoring a "No Soliciting" sign is a misdemeanor under Miami Code §1-13, punishable by fines up to $500 and/or up to 60 days in jail per offense. Each day constitutes a separate offense. Criminal trespass charges may also apply.

The Bottom Line

Miami'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 Miami is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Miami's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.