Auburn, WA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Auburn does not maintain a citywide municipal no-knock registry like some larger cities, but ACC Chapter 5.20 solicitor-license provisions and long-standing Washington case law give residents the right to post and enforce no-solicitation notices at their residences. A conspicuously posted No Soliciting, No Solicitors, No Peddlers, or similar sign at the front door or on the property near the main entrance puts commercial canvassers on legal notice that the resident has withdrawn the implied license to approach the door for sales purposes. Licensed solicitors under ACC 5.20.220 who ignore such a sign can have their license suspended or revoked by the Auburn Police Department and can be cited for criminal trespass under Chapter 9A.52 RCW after a refusal to leave. The sign must be reasonably visible - a small decal on a front door or a yard sign near the walkway is generally sufficient. Religious canvassers, political campaigners, nonprofit fundraisers within RCW 19.09, and news-periodical subscription canvassers have broader First Amendment protections and may approach even posted homes in some circumstances, but still must leave when asked and cannot harass. Residents concerned about aggressive solicitors should call Auburn Police non-emergency at 253-288-2121. For ongoing problems, keep a log of date, time, company name, and solicitor description to support enforcement. HOAs may adopt stricter no-knock rules enforceable as private covenants.