Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Arlington County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Arlington County, Virginia.
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Solicitor Permits
Arlington County Code § 30-1 makes it unlawful to peddle, vend, or canvass in the county without a permit. Section 30-3 requires a sworn application with fingerprints and a $20 fee, and § 30-4 gives the County Manager 45 days to investigate and issue or deny it.
Arlington County Peddler & Canvasser Permits
Significant RestrictionsArlington County Code § 30-1
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler, vendor or canvasser as defined in this chapter, within the limits of Arlington County, Virginia, without first obtaining a permit as provided herein.
No-Knock Registry
Arlington County Code § 30-11 limits all door-to-door sales and canvassing countywide to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The chapter does not create a do-not-knock registry; it fixes a single time window, and violating it, like any other Chapter 30 provision, is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Arlington County Door-to-Door Sales Hours
Some RestrictionsArlington County Code § 30-11
Door-to-door sales or canvassing shall only take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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