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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Lincoln, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Door-to-door peddlers and solicitors in Lincoln must obtain a Peddler Permit from the Lincoln Police Department under Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 5.36. The permit requires a criminal background check; applicants with a felony or crime of moral turpitude in the prior 10 years are ineligible. Hours of operation are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Solicitor / Peddler Permit (LMC Ch. 5.36)

Some Restrictions

No-Knock Registry

Lincoln allows residents to bar door-to-door solicitation by posting a clear 'No Solicitors' or 'No Trespassing' sign at the property entrance. Permitted peddlers under LMC 5.36 who ignore a posted sign can be cited under California Penal Code §602(o)/§602(k) for trespass after notice and have their city peddler permit revoked.

No-Solicitation Signs & 'No Knock' Enforcement (LMC 5.36 + Cal. Penal Code §602)

Few Restrictions

Looking for Placer County county-wide rules?

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

Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Placer County