Palm Beach County, FL Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Registry
- None at county level
- Sign Enforcement
- FL §810.09
- Religious/Political
- Exempt
- Local Registries
- Boca, Wellington
- Trespass
- 60 days/$500
Summary
Palm Beach County does not maintain a no-knock registry, but residents may post 'No Solicitation' signs that legally bar commercial solicitors. Violators may be cited for trespass after notice.
810.09  Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance. — (1)(a)  A person who, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters upon or remains in any property other than a structure or conveyance: 1.  As to which notice against entering or remaining is given, either by actual communication to the offender or by posting, fencing, or cultivation as described in s. 810.011 ; or 2.  If the property is the unenclosed curtilage of a dwelling and the offender enters or remains with the intent to commit an offense thereon, other than the offense of trespass, commits the offense of trespass on property other than a structure or conveyance. (b)  As used in this section, the term “unenclosed curtilage” means the unenclosed land or grounds, and any outbuildings, that are directly and intimately adjacent to and connected with the dwelling and necessary, convenient, and habitually used in connection with that dwelling. (2)  Except as provided in this subsection, trespass on property other than a structure or conveyance is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 . (a)  If the offender defies an order to leave, personally communicated to the offender by the owner of the premises or by an authorized person, or if the offender willfully opens any door, fence, or gate or does any act that exposes animals, crops, or other property to waste, destruction, or freedom; unlawfully dumps litter on property; or trespasses on property other than a structure or conveyance, the offender commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 .
Full Breakdown
Unlike some Florida counties, PBC does not operate a centralized no-knock registry. Residents enforce solicitation preferences via posted signage. Per PBC Code Chapter 17 and FL §810.09 (trespass after warning), commercial solicitors who ignore clearly posted 'No Solicitation' or 'No Trespassing' signs may be cited or arrested. Religious and political canvassers retain First Amendment protections regardless of signage but are encouraged to honor homeowner preferences. Several municipalities (Boca Raton, Wellington) operate local no-knock registries.
Violations & Fines
Trespass after warning (signed property): FL §810.09 second-degree misdemeanor, up to 60 days jail and $500 fine.
Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §810.09
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