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Clayton County, GA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

No-soliciting sign effect
Bars all permitted solicitors
Entry rule
Main entrance only
Disclosure requirement
Must state purpose immediately
Repeat-call rule
No repeat call, same goods, no invite
Calling hours
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset

Summary

A visible 'no solicitation,' 'no peddling' or 'no trespassing' sign at a Clayton County residence legally bars any permitted door-to-door solicitor from approaching, under Sec. 22-608. Solicitors must also use the main entrance only, disclose their purpose immediately, and never call the same address twice for identical goods without an invitation.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clayton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Sec. 22-608. - Solicitation not permitted at premise where there is a sign of "no solicitation," "no peddling," "no trespassing," or similar statement. It is unlawful for any person to solicit or attempt to solicit at a premise where there is located a visible sign stating "no solicitation," "no peddling," "no trespassing," or similar statement.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 104).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 22-608 makes it unlawful for any permitted solicitor to solicit or attempt to solicit at a premises that displays a visible sign reading 'no solicitation,' 'no peddling,' 'no trespassing,' or a similar statement; posting such a sign is a resident's most direct tool for keeping door-to-door sellers away, and it applies to every permit holder under Article IX regardless of the goods, services or cause involved. The same article layers on additional entry restrictions: Sec. 22-607 confines solicitors to a residence's main entrance, barring side-door or back-door approaches, and Sec.

22-609 requires the solicitor to state the purpose of the call in unambiguous terms at each dwelling, without pretending to be running a contest or game. Sec. 22-610 further requires solicitors to verbally identify themselves and the company and product line they represent at first contact. under Sec. 22-603, and Sec. 22-606 bars a second call at the same address for the same goods or services within the permit period absent a prior invitation from the occupant. Violations of any of these sections are grounds for the business license division to deny, suspend or revoke a solicitor's permit under Sec. 22-618, and enforcement runs through the Clayton County Police Department, which issues the underlying solicitor's permits under Sec. 22-614.

Violations & Fines

Approaching a posted 'no solicitation' address, knocking anywhere but the main entrance, failing to state the purpose of the call, or misrepresenting the reason for the visit are each unlawful under Article IX. A solicitor who violates these rules risks permit suspension or revocation under Sec. 22-618, and continuing to solicit on a revoked, suspended or expired permit is itself a separate violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does posting a 'no soliciting' sign actually stop door-to-door sellers in Clayton County?
Yes. Sec. 22-608 makes it unlawful for any permitted solicitor to approach a premises displaying a visible 'no solicitation,' 'no peddling' or 'no trespassing' sign, and violating it is grounds for the county to suspend or revoke the solicitor's permit.
Can a solicitor come to my back door instead of the front?
No. Sec. 22-607 confines solicitors to a residence's main entrance; approaching any other entrance or part of the building is unlawful under Article IX of the county code, regardless of whether a 'no soliciting' sign is posted.
What must a solicitor tell me before making a pitch?
Under Secs. 22-609 and 22-610, the solicitor must state the purpose of the call in unambiguous terms and verbally identify themselves, their company and the product line, without pretending to run a contest, game or other competitive endeavor.

Sources & Official References

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