Richmond, VA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Sign Effect
- Legal notice
- Trespass
- VA 18.2-119 Class 1
- Applies To
- Commercial solicitors
- Exempt
- Religious and political
- HOA
- May adopt community policy
Summary
Richmond recognizes posted no-soliciting signs as legally binding notice. Solicitors who knock despite a clearly visible No Soliciting sign commit trespass under VA Code 18.2-119. Does not apply to religious or political canvassers under First Amendment.
If any person without authority of law goes upon or remains upon the lands, buildings or premises of another, or any portion or area thereof, after having been forbidden to do so, either orally or in writing, by the owner, lessee, custodian, or the agent of any such person, or other person lawfully in charge thereof, or after having been forbidden to do so by a sign or signs posted by or at the direction of such persons or the agent of any such person or by the holder of any easement or other right-of-way authorized by the instrument creating such interest to post such signs on such lands, structures, premises or portion or area thereof at a place or places where it or they may be reasonably seen, or if any person, whether he is the owner, tenant or otherwise entitled to the use of such land, building or premises, goes upon, or remains upon such land, building or premises after having been prohibited from doing so by a court of competent jurisdiction by an order issued pursuant to §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4 [...] he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Full Breakdown
A No Soliciting sign at the door or entrance to property serves as notice against commercial soliciting. Homeowners may file trespass complaints. HOAs may adopt community-wide no-solicit policies enforceable against commercial entities. Maintain a log of date, time, and description of solicitor for enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Trespass after notice: Class 1 misdemeanor VA Code 18.2-119, up to $2,500 and 12 months jail. Permit suspension for licensed solicitors.
Sources & Official References
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