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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Prince William County, VA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Anyone peddling, soliciting or itinerant vending door-to-door in Prince William County needs a permit under Sec. 18-16 before starting, on top of any business license tax owed under Chapter 11.1. The application goes through the police department, costs a $20.00 processing fee, and most applicants must post a bond before the permit issues.

Prince William County Solicitor Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

PWC Code § 18-16

It shall be unlawful for any solicitor or peddler or itinerant vendor to engage in any activity described in the definitions provisions of this chapter within the county limits, without first obtaining and possessing a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter. The permit required under the terms of this chapter shall be in addition to the license and tax required under Chapter 11.1 of this ...

No-Knock Registry

Prince William County bars peddlers, solicitors and itinerant vendors from knocking door-to-door between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour after sunrise under Sec. 18-2.2, unless the resident invited or scheduled the visit. Every solicitor permit issued under Chapter 18 must print this nighttime restriction under Sec. 18-23.

Prince William County Door-to-Door Curfew

Some Restrictions

PWC Code § 18-2.2

No peddler, solicitor, or itinerant vendor shall conduct business door-to-door, except by invitation or appointment, from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour after sunrise.

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