Soliciting & Door-to-Door in James City County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated James City County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of James City County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Solicitor Permits
Anyone canvassing, soliciting, or peddling house-to-house in James City County needs a registration certificate and permit from the James City County Police Department before starting. The $10 application must be filed at least 15 days ahead, and applicants face a background check, fingerprinting, and possibly a $500 bond before the county issues a permit good for up to 12 months.
James City County Solicitor Permits
Significant RestrictionsJames City County Code §§ 18-2, 18-3, 18-8, 18-9
It shall be unlawful for any solicitor, canvasser or peddler, as defined in section 18-1, to engage in such activity within the meaning and application of this chapter within the county limits without first obtaining and possessing a valid registration certificate therefor in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. ... (a)An application for a permit required by this chapter shall be mad...
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