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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in New Hanover County, NC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated New Hanover County, North Carolina.

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

Solicitor Permits

Anyone who peddles goods door-to-door in unincorporated New Hanover County, on foot or by vehicle, must hold a privilege license under County Code § 14-131(23) before making a single sale. Foot peddlers pay $10.00, vehicle and farm-product peddlers pay $25.00, several categories are exempt, and the peddler must carry the license at all times.

New Hanover County Door-to-Door Peddler License

Some Restrictions

New Hanover County Code of Ordinances § 14-131(23)

(23)Peddlers (G.S. 105-53). Any person who travels from place to place with an inventory of goods, who sells the goods at retail or offers the goods for sale at retail, and who delivers the identical goods he carries with him. .....a.Peddler who travels from place to place on foot, selling goods other than or in addition to farm products .....10.00b.Peddler who travels from place to place by ve...

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