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

2 rules for unincorporated York County, Virginia.

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

Solicitor Permits

In York County, Virginia, anyone acting as a door-to-door solicitor must first obtain a solicitor's permit from the Sheriff under County Code Sec. 18.2-2(a) and Sec. 18.2-21, by filing a sworn application, paying a $20 fee under Sec. 18.2-24, and passing a background check before the permit issues.

York County VA Solicitor Permit Required

Significant Restrictions

York County Code §§ 18.2-2, 18.2-21, 18.2-24

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a solicitor, without first securing a solicitor's permit from the Sheriff. ... It shall be unlawful for any solicitor to ... engage in such business or act within the meaning and application of this Chapter within the County without first obtaining a permit therefor in compliance with the provisions of this Article. ... Every applicant for a perm...

No-Knock Registry

In York County, Virginia, a solicitor may not ring the bell or knock at any home posted with a "No Peddlers or Solicitors" sign, and door-to-door solicitation is barred outside 9:00 a.m. to a half hour before sunset and all day Sunday, under County Code Sec. 18.2-2(b)-(c), enforced by the Sheriff's Office.

York County VA Door-to-Door No-Solicit Rules

Some Restrictions

York County Code §§ 18.2-2, 18.2-8

(b)It shall be unlawful for any solicitor to ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise attempt to gain admittance for the purpose of soliciting at any residence, dwelling or apartment at which a sign bearing the words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" or words of similar import indicating that such persons are not wanted on said premises, is painted, affixed or otherwise exposed to public vie...

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