Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Dane County, WI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Madison MGO §9.06 (Direct Sellers) requires peddlers and transient merchants to obtain a Direct Seller permit from City Clerk with background check, photo ID badge. WI Stat. §100.65 also regulates direct sellers. Religious, political canvassing exempt under First Amendment.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

No-Knock Registry

Madison and Dane County residents can post 'No Soliciting' signs enforceable under MGO §9.06. No formal city-maintained no-knock registry in Madison, but posted signs trigger citations when ignored. Political/religious canvassing remains constitutionally protected regardless of signage.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Dane County

1 cities in Dane County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MadisonPop. 269,840

2 verified rules • No-Knock Registry, Solicitor Permits

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