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Loudoun County, VA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

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

Key Facts

Central Registry
None: sign-based
Sign Authority
VA §18.2-119 trespass
HOA Signs
Cover whole community
Report
Sheriff 703-777-1021
Exempt
Religious, political, charitable

Summary

Loudoun County does not maintain a central no-knock registry, but residents can post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs that are legally enforceable under VA Code §18.2-119 (trespass after forbidden). Solicitors ignoring clearly posted signs face citations under Ord. Ch. 1056 plus state trespass charges. Most Ashburn, Brambleton, Broadlands, and Lansdowne HOAs also prohibit soliciting community-wide: ignoring HOA signs triggers additional trespass liability.

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

§ 18.2-119 . Trespass after having been forbidden to do so; penalties. If any person without authority of law goes upon or remains upon the lands, buildings or premises of another, or any portion or area thereof, after having been forbidden to do so, either orally or in writing, by the owner, lessee, custodian, or the agent of any such person, or other person lawfully in charge thereof, or after having been forbidden to do so by a sign or signs posted by or at the direction of such persons or the agent of any such person or by the holder of any easement or other right-of-way authorized by the instrument creating such interest to post such signs on such lands, structures, premises or portion or area thereof at a place or places where it or they may be reasonably seen, or if any person, whether he is the owner, tenant or otherwise entitled to the use of such land, building or premises, goes upon, or remains upon such land, building or premises after having been prohibited from doing so by a court of competent jurisdiction by an order issued pursuant to §§ 16.1-253 , 16.1-253.1 , 16.1-253.4 , 16.1-278.2 through 16.1-278.6 , 16.1-278.8 , 16.1-278.14 , 16.1-278.15 , 16.1-279.1 , 19.2-152.8 , 19.2-152.9 or § 19.2-152.10 or an ex parte order issued pursuant to § 20-103 , and after having been served with such order, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This section shall not be construed to affect in any way the provisions of §§ 18.2-132 through 18.2-136 .

Source: VA Code §18.2-119View official code

Full Breakdown

, Fairfax City), Loudoun County does not operate a centralized no-knock registry. Instead, enforcement flows through two mechanisms. First, Loudoun County Codified Ordinances Chapter 1056 requires commercial solicitors to honor posted 'No Soliciting' signs at each residence, violation is a Class 3 misdemeanor. 2-119 (trespass after having been forbidden to do so) makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to enter property after being told verbally or by clear signage. Most Loudoun HOAs post community-wide 'No Soliciting' signs at entrances to planned communities like Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, Ashburn Village, and One Loudoun, these signs extend the no-soliciting notice to the entire development, and HOAs coordinate with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office to enforce.

Exempt categories remain: religious canvassers, political volunteers, and registered charitable solicitors per First Amendment protections. Residents who wish to report persistent soliciting violations can call the Sheriff's non-emergency line (703-777-1021) or file a complaint with Code Enforcement. Door-to-door sales scams (fake roofing inspectors, aggressive energy-switch pitches) should be reported to the VA Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.

Violations & Fines

Ignoring posted no-soliciting sign (Ch. 1056): Class 3 misdemeanor, up to $500. Trespass after forbidden (VA §18.2-119): Class 1 misdemeanor, up to $2,500 + 12 months jail. HOA signs ignored: same state trespass charge plus possible civil HOA action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a 'No Soliciting' sticker on my door actually work?
Yes. Under VA Code §18.2-119, a clearly visible sign is legal notice. Commercial solicitors who ignore it commit trespass (Class 1 misdemeanor) and violate Loudoun Ord. Ch. 1056 (Class 3 misdemeanor).
Can my HOA in Brambleton really ban all soliciting?
Yes, within the private community's common areas and entrances. The HOA signs at development entrances provide notice for the entire community under VA trespass law.

Sources & Official References

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