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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Harford County, MD (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Harford County, Maryland.

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

Solicitor Permits

Before knocking on doors to sell goods or seek donations in Harford County, § 197-2 of the county code requires solicitors to register with the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, supplying identifying information and the purpose of the solicitation. DILP then issues a one-year license under § 197-4 that the solicitor must carry and display on demand.

Harford County Solicitor Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Harford County Code § 197-2

All persons, before entering into or upon a private residence within the county for the purpose of soliciting, shall register with the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits and furnish the following information: A. The name, local and permanent address, age, race, weight, height, color of hair and eyes and any other distinguishing physical characteristics of the applicant. B. The natu...

No-Knock Registry

Harford County Code § 197-5C makes it unlawful for a solicitor to enter onto the premises of a private residence in unincorporated Harford County when the owner or occupant has posted a 'No Soliciting' sign. The same section also bars entering under false pretenses, staying after being told to leave, and stopping vehicles on a street to solicit.

Harford County No Soliciting Sign Rule

Some Restrictions

Harford County Code § 197-5

No person shall: A. Enter into or upon a private residence in the county under false pretenses to solicit for any purpose or for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale of goods, wares or merchandise. B. Remain in a private residence or on the premises thereof after the owner or occupant has requested such person to leave. C. Enter into or upon the premises of a private residence for soli...

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