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

Federal Way law gives residents a powerful tool to stop unwanted door-to-door commercial solicitation: a clearly posted No Soliciting, No Solicitors, or No Trespassing sign at the entrance to the property. Under Federal Way Revised Code Title 12 and standard Washington peddler rules, any permitted solicitor or peddler must observe and respect posted signs and must immediately leave the property without knocking, ringing the bell, or leaving literature. A solicitor who ignores the sign commits both a violation of FWRC Title 12 (subject to permit revocation) and criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080 (a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days jail and 1,000 dollars). The sign does not need to be a specific size, but must be clearly visible from the approach to the entrance. Residents can also add their phone number to the Washington State Do Not Call registry and the Federal Trade Commission's National Do Not Call registry to stop most telemarketing, though these lists do not apply to door-to-door sales. Religious, political, and charitable canvassers are exempt from the commercial permit rules under the First Amendment (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society v. Village of Stratton, 536 U.S. 150 (2002)), but most still respect posted signs. For persistent problem solicitors, call Federal Way Police non-emergency at 253-835-2121 with a description and any visible badge number.