San Jose, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- SJMC Chapter 6.54
- Signs
- Residents may post 'No Soliciting' signs
- Enforcement
- Solicitors must respect posted signs
- Trespass
- Ignoring signs may constitute trespass (CA PC §602)
- Reporting
- Report violations to SJPD non-emergency line
Summary
San Jose residents can post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs to deter unwanted door-to-door solicitors under SJMC Chapter 6.54. Solicitors must respect posted signs and leave immediately when asked. Ignoring a posted 'No Soliciting' sign constitutes a violation of the solicitor's permit conditions and may also constitute trespass under California Penal Code §602. The City encourages residents to report persistent soliciting violations to the San Jose Police Department non-emergency line.
Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another.
Full Breakdown
Signs should be clearly visible at the main entrance to the property. While posting a sign is not legally required to refuse solicitors, it provides clear notice and strengthens enforcement. Some HOAs provide standardized no-soliciting signs for neighborhoods. The City's soliciting ordinance makes it unlawful to continue soliciting after being asked to leave.
Violations & Fines
Solicitors who ignore posted signs or refuse to leave face permit revocation, infraction citations up to $250, and potential trespass charges under state law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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