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

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Santa Clara County, California.

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

Solicitor Permits

Unincorporated Santa Clara County requires peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant merchants to obtain a Sheriff's Office permit, wear a photo-ID badge, and limit door-knocking to between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. or sunset.

Door-to-Door Solicitor Permits in Santa Clara County

Significant Restrictions

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B35-3

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or activities of peddler, solicitor or itinerant merchant within the unincorporated areas of the County without having first obtained a permit pursuant to this chapter. Each individual must obtain a permit issued by the Sheriff, or designee, and operate in strict compliance with its provisions. It is unlawful for any permittee to allow or ...

Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Santa Clara County

4 cities in Santa Clara 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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