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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Reading, PA (2026)

1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Reading, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Reading requires anyone canvassing or soliciting door-to-door to obtain a police permit at least 10 business days in advance, bars the activity outside 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and fines violators up to $300 per day.

Reading Solicitor & Canvasser Permits

Significant Restrictions

Reading Codified Ordinances § 410-203

A. General. The City of Reading prohibits any person or organization from conducting solicitations and canvassing of residences without a permit. It shall be a violation of this Part to engage in solicitation and canvassing without a permit... B. Permit required. Every person, prior to engaging in activity as a solicitor or canvasser, whether acting on his or her own behalf, as principal, or as...

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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Berks County