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

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

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Commercial door-to-door solicitors in Richmond must register with the city and obtain a Peddler/Solicitor Permit under RMC Chapter 7.36, carry ID, and honor posted "No Soliciting" signs. Political, religious, and charitable canvassers are exempt under First Amendment protections.

Soliciting: Door To Door

Some Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass)

Title 14 enacted 1872. ) 602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciou...

No-Knock Registry

Richmond does not maintain a formal city-run "no-knock" registry for residents to opt out of door-to-door solicitation. Residents rely on posted "No Soliciting" signs, which have the force of law under RMC Chapter 7.36 and Penal Code §602.

Soliciting: No Knock List

Few Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass)

Title 14 enacted 1872. ) 602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciou...

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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Contra Costa County