Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Montgomery County, MD (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Solicitor Permits
Anyone selling or soliciting orders door-to-door in Montgomery County must get a vendor license from the Director of Permitting Services before knocking on doors.
Montgomery County Door-to-Door Vendor License
Some RestrictionsMontgomery County Code §§ 47-1, 47-3
Vendor means any person who sells, offers to sell, or solicits orders for any goods (including perishable foods) or services: (1) on any public street, sidewalk, or other public property or right-of-way; (2) door-to-door in a vehicle or on foot... Any vendor must obtain a license from the Director.
Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Montgomery County
2 cities in Montgomery County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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