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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Madison, WI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Door-to-door commercial solicitors in Madison must obtain a Direct Seller license under MGO Chapter 9. Applications require ID, background information, and a fee. Religious and political canvassers are exempt under First Amendment protections.

Soliciting: Solicitor Permits

Some Restrictions

No-Knock Registry

Madison residents who post a clear No Soliciting sign must not be approached by commercial sellers. Violations of a posted sign are grounds for citation and license revocation under MGO Chapter 9.

Soliciting: No Knock Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Dane County county-wide rules?

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

Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Dane County