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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Riverside County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Riverside County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Door-to-door commercial solicitors in unincorporated Riverside County must obtain a Peddler/Solicitor Permit from the Sheriff's Department under Ordinance 534. Permits require a live-scan background check, identification card while soliciting, and adherence to hours (generally 9 a.m. to dusk or 7 p.m., whichever is earlier).

Solicitor Permits in Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass)

602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciously injuring or severing ...

No-Knock Registry

Residents of unincorporated Riverside County may post a No Solicitation sign at their front door or property entrance to legally bar commercial solicitors under Ordinance 534. California Penal Code 602 and Civil Code 1940.2 further support trespass and harassment enforcement when solicitors ignore posted notices.

No-Knock Rules in Riverside County

Few Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass)

602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciously injuring or severing ...

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

7 cities in Riverside 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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