Soliciting & Door-to-Door in New Castle County, DE (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

New Castle County regulates door-to-door solicitors under NCC Code Chapter 25 (Peddlers and Solicitors). Commercial solicitors must obtain a county solicitor permit, submit to a background check, and display a visible ID badge while canvassing. Permitted hours are generally 9 AM to dusk or 8 PM. Religious and political canvassing are exempt under First Amendment protections. Violations can trigger criminal trespass under 11 Del.C. §823.

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No-Knock Registry

New Castle County recognizes posted No Soliciting signs as legally enforceable notice under 11 Del.C. §823 (criminal trespass). The county does not operate a centralized no-knock registry; enforcement relies on visible signage at the property. Exemptions apply for political, religious, and nonprofit canvassers. Commercial solicitors who ignore posted signs face citations and potential criminal charges.

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