Philadelphia does not have a specific 'no-knock' or 'do not knock' registry ordinance. Residents can post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs, enforceable under general trespass law. Political canvassers are generally protected and not required to honor 'No Soliciting' signs but must respect 'No Trespassing' postings.
Philadelphia offers a no-knock or no-soliciting registry allowing residents to opt out of door-to-door sales visits. Registered addresses are added to a list provided to all permitted solicitors. Solicitors who knowingly visit a registered address or ignore a posted no-soliciting sign face citations. Residents can register online, by phone, or at city hall. The registry does not apply to political, religious, or nonprofit canvassers, which are protected speech.
Ignoring no-soliciting sign: $50 to $250. Visiting registered address: $100 to $500. Repeated violations may result in permit revocation.
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