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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Chesterfield County, VA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chesterfield County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Solicitor Permits

Chesterfield County requires anyone going door to door selling goods or services, or taking orders, to first get a $20 permit from the chief of police. The permit is good for only 30 days and can be renewed for an additional 11 months if the renewal is filed within 15 days of expiration.

Chesterfield County Door-to-Door Solicitor Permit

Significant Restrictions

Chesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 15-162

No person shall enter into or upon a residential premises within the county for the purpose of soliciting, unless he has received a permit from the chief of police... A permit issued under this article shall be good for 30 days from the date of issuance unless earlier revoked. Every solicitor shall carry his permit with him at all times while engaged in soliciting, and shall display such permit...

No-Knock Registry

Chesterfield County bars permitted solicitors from entering any residential property that displays a 'No Soliciting' sign, and limits all door-to-door solicitation to between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Violating either rule is a class 2 misdemeanor.

Chesterfield 'No Soliciting' Sign and Hours Rule

Some Restrictions

Chesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 15-164(b)(3), (b)(6)

It shall be unlawful for any permittee to:... (3)Enter upon any residential premises for soliciting, when the owner or occupant has displayed a "No Soliciting" sign or similar sign on such premises.(4)Knowingly give false information or withhold information in obtaining a permit... (6)Engage in solicitation at any time prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., local time, of any day.

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