Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Revere, MA: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Revere 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. Revere has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of soliciting & door-to-door, and some of them might surprise you.

No-Knock Registry

Revere limits door-to-door soliciting to 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays, and requires every solicitor to check for a posted no-solicitors notice and leave immediately if one is present or the occupant asks them to go.

Key details: Weekday/Saturday hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Sunday hours: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.. No-solicitors notice: Must be honored, depart immediately. Occupant request to leave: Must comply immediately. Violation fine: $300 under § 5.12.080.

Ignoring a posted no-solicitors notice or refusing to leave when an occupant asks under Section 5.12.050, or soliciting outside the permitted hours under Section 5.12.030(J), is a violation of Chapter 5.12 punishable by a $300 fine under Section 5.12.080. A certificate holder convicted of violating these sections faces revocation of their registration under Section 5.12.060, with the certificate becoming void immediately once written notice of revocation is given.

Solicitor Permits

Anyone soliciting or canvassing house to house in Revere must register with the chief of police before knocking on a single door. Registration costs a $10 administration fee, requires a photo and background disclosure, and limits calling hours to set daytime windows under Chapter 5.12.

Key details: Registration required with: Chief of Police. Administration fee: $10 per certificate. Application processing time: 3 days for complete applications. Disqualifier: Felony/crime-against-person conviction, 5 years. General violation fine: $300 under § 5.12.080.

Soliciting or canvassing without first registering with the chief of police violates Section 5.12.020. A certificate is revoked if the holder is convicted of violating Sections 5.12.010 through 5.12.080 or made a false statement on the application, with written notice sent by the chief of police; the certificate becomes void immediately on notice. General violations of Chapter 5.12 carry a $300 fine under Section 5.12.080.

The Bottom Line

Revere'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 Revere is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Revere's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.