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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

2 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Fort Smith, Arkansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Fort Smith requires any business doing residential door-to-door selling or soliciting to register with the city collector and pay a $150 fee before starting.

Fort Smith Door-to-Door Solicitor Registration

Some Restrictions

Fort Smith City Code § 13-226

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the activity of residential door-to-door selling or soliciting within the city unless the legal entity represented by such person has a current registration on file with the city.

No-Knock Registry

Fort Smith bars door-to-door sellers and solicitors from approaching any home or business posted with a "no solicitation" sign, and limits all residential canvassing to 8 a.m.-7 p.m. except Sundays.

Fort Smith No-Solicitation Sign & Hours

Significant Restrictions

Fort Smith City Code § 13-231

No transient merchant, peddler, or solicitor subject to this article shall approach a residence or business that has a "no solicitation" or "no solicitors" sign posted.

Looking for Sebastian County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fort Smith city rules.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Sebastian County