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

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

Key Facts

No-soliciting sign
Legally bars entry (§54-40)
Banned hours
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Violation class
Misdemeanor (§54-37)
Court
State Court of Fulton County
Scope
Unincorporated Fulton County

Summary

A conspicuous no-soliciting sign at a home in unincorporated Fulton County legally bars door-to-door solicitors under Code § 54-40, and § 54-38(5) separately bans soliciting at any dwelling between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Violating either provision is a misdemeanor under § 54-37.

City-specific rules exist: Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Atlanta have their own no-knock registry rules that differ from Fulton County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

No solicitor shall enter a dwelling except at the express invitation of the occupant. No solicitation shall be made at any dwelling or any group of apartments where a conspicuous "no soliciting," "no solicitation," "no peddlers," or other similar signs at or near the main entrance or driveway to the premises. -- For any person to engage in any of the conduct described in section 54-76 of this article between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.

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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 57).

Full Breakdown

Section 54-40 gives residents two layers of protection. First, no solicitor may enter a dwelling except at the express invitation of the occupant, so the legal default is the doorstep, not the doorway. Second, no solicitation may be made at any dwelling, or any group of apartments, that posts a conspicuous sign reading no soliciting, no solicitation, no peddlers, or something similar at or near the main entrance or driveway to the premises. Because the section covers groups of apartments, a single sign at a complex entrance or driveway can put the whole property off limits.

m. , and only at homes without a posted sign, and only from outside the door unless the occupant expressly invites the solicitor in. Violations are prosecuted as misdemeanors under § 54-37 in the State Court of Fulton County. Inside incorporated cities, each city's own soliciting rules apply instead.

Violations & Fines

Violating either provision is a misdemeanor under Sec. 54-37, prosecuted in the State Court of Fulton County and punished as for a misdemeanor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does posting a no-soliciting sign legally stop door-to-door sellers?
Yes. Section 54-40 bars solicitation at any dwelling or group of apartments with a conspicuous no soliciting, no solicitation, no peddlers, or similar sign at or near the main entrance or driveway.
What hours can solicitors legally knock in Fulton County?
Only between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Section 54-38(5) makes soliciting between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. a violation of the county code.
Does one sign cover an entire apartment complex?
Yes. Section 54-40 bars solicitation at any group of apartments where a conspicuous sign is posted at or near the main entrance or driveway to the premises.

Sources & Official References

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