Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Richland County, SC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Richland County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Anyone peddling goods for non-charitable purposes in unincorporated Richland County must first get the South Carolina state peddler's license and pay the county's $50 peddler's license fee. Charitable organizations follow a separate state registration process, and roadside solicitation from motorists is limited to rescue squads, volunteer fire departments and charities.

Peddler and Solicitor License in Richland County

Some Restrictions

Richland County Code § 16-30

Sec. 16-30. Peddler's license required for non-charitable purposes. (a) License required. Any person desiring to peddle goods, wares, and/or merchandise for non-charitable purposes, anywhere in the unincorporated area of the county, shall first acquire the state peddlers license and meet all regulations pursuant to the provisions of S.C. Code §§ 40-41-10, et seq., as amended; and shall also mee...

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Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Richland County

1 cities in Richland 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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1 verified rule • Solicitor Permits

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