Soliciting & Door-to-Door in King County, WA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in King County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Soliciting contributions for charitable or religious purposes in unincorporated King County requires a permit from the county director before any fundraiser begins: there is no general license for door-to-door commercial peddling.

King County Charitable Solicitation Permit Required

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 6.76.030

It is unlawful for any person to solicit contributions for any charitable purpose within the county of King without a "charitable solicitation permit" issued by the director authorizing such solicitation; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to: A. Solicitations by any organization operated exclusively for religious or charitable purposes and not operated for...

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No-Knock Registry

Unincorporated King County lets any occupant bar door-to-door solicitors just by posting a sign. Under King County Code § 12.66.010, once a "No Solicitation" or "No Trespassing" sign sits at or near the entrance, an uninvited person may not enter or remain on the premises to pitch a sale, and the sheriff enforces the ban as a civil infraction.

King County No-Soliciting Sign Law

Light Restrictions

King County Code § 12.66.010

12.66.010 Solicitation prohibited if sign posted. If a person has not been requested or invited by the occupant, the person shall not enter or remain upon any private premises for the purpose of contacting the occupant to solicit the immediate or future purchase or sale of goods, services or any other thing of value if a sign stating "No Solicitation" or "No Trespassing" is posted at or near th...

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