Gwinnett County, GA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Sunday
- No canvassing allowed at all
- Weekday hours
- No knocking 8 p.m.–9 a.m.
- No-soliciting signs
- Must be honored, entrance/driveway
- Repeat visit limit
- 1 call per 2 weeks, uninvited
Summary
Canvassers and solicitors in unincorporated Gwinnett County can't knock between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, can't solicit at all on Sunday, and must skip any home or business posting a no-soliciting sign near the entrance.
The following are prohibited practices for canvassers and solicitors and any violation shall constitute grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of certificate or permit, and/or arrest: (1)Canvassing or soliciting on Sunday, or between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.(2)Canvassing or soliciting at any location where a sign is posted at or near the main entrance or driveway to the residence or business prohibiting such activity.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 9).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 18-391 lists prohibited canvassing practices for anyone holding a permit under Article IX. It bars soliciting on Sunday entirely, bars soliciting between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and bars approaching any residence or business posting a sign near the entrance or driveway that prohibits solicitation. Canvassers must also use the main entrance, leave once told no, and display their permit on request.
Violations & Fines
Violating the hours restriction or ignoring a posted no-soliciting sign is grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of the canvasser's permit and can lead to arrest under Sec. 18-391, plus a $100–$1,000 fine or up to 60 days in jail under Sec. 1-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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