Birmingham, AL Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Birmingham does not currently maintain a formal no-knock registry, but Birmingham Code Chapter 11 requires licensed solicitors to honor posted 'No Soliciting' signs on residences. Ignoring a posted sign triggers citations and potential license revocation. Hoover operates an informal complaint-based system through the police non-emergency line (205-822-5300). Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook police maintain complaint logs used during permit renewals. Several HOAs in Jefferson County neighborhoods including Greystone, Ross Bridge, and Liberty Park maintain community-level no-solicitation signage at entry gates. Alabama has no statewide do-not-knock registry equivalent to consumer do-not-call protections. Under Watchtower Bible & Tract Society v. Village of Stratton (2002) and Martin v. Struthers (1943), no-knock registries and sign-honor requirements may not be applied to religious, political, or noncommercial canvassers. Commercial solicitors who enter posted property may also face trespass charges under Ala. Code §13A-7-4 (criminal trespass third degree) at the property owner's request. Residents experiencing harassment can file complaints with the city where the solicitor is licensed.