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San Ramon, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Official San Ramon
No official San Ramon No-Knock registry exists
Posted Soliciting Sign
Posted No Soliciting sign enforceable via PC 602.1
National Call Covers
National Do Not Call covers phone, not door visits
Non-Commercial Canvassing Remains
Non-commercial canvassing remains constitutionally protected
Report Violators Sheriff
Report violators to Sheriff (925) 646-2441

Summary

San Ramon does not operate an official No-Knock Registry. Residents rely on California's statewide Do Not Call Registry for phone, the FTC/FCC registries, and posted No Soliciting signs at the door. A posted sign creates enforceable trespass under Penal Code 602.1 if ignored by commercial solicitors.

602. 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. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciously injuring or severing from the freehold of another anything attached to it, or its produce. (d) Digging, taking, or carrying away from a lot situated within the limits of an incorporated city, without the license of the owner or legal occupant, any earth, soil, or stone.

Source: National Do Not Call RegistryView official code

Full Breakdown

, Berkeley, some Southern California cities), San Ramon does not operate an official opt-out list for residential addresses. Residents have several effective options instead: (1) Post a visible No Soliciting sign or No Trespassing sign at the entrance to the property or on the front door. 1(b), entering to solicit after such signage, or after being asked to leave, is a misdemeanor. The sign creates the clear notice required for enforcement. gov) to block commercial telemarketing calls under the federal TCPA and California Public Utilities Code.

com. (4) Register for DMA mail preference and direct mail opt-outs. Note that non-commercial canvassing (political, religious, nonprofit fundraising) remains protected by the First Amendment under Martin v. City of Struthers (1943) and Watchtower v. Stratton (2002); a No Soliciting sign applies to such visitors if residents post clearly, but its enforcement differs. Religious groups in particular are protected against outright bans, though they must respect posted No Soliciting signs. Reporting procedure: if a commercial solicitor ignores your posted sign, note the person's description, company name, vehicle, and time, then call the Sheriff non-emergency line at (925) 646-2441.

Business License violations can additionally be reported to San Ramon Finance (Business License) or Code Enforcement. California AB 1785 and SB 1541 have addressed some solicitation abuses but have not established a municipal registry system; local governments would need to adopt one affirmatively.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get on a no-knock list in San Ramon?
There is no city list. Post a clear No Soliciting sign at your door - it has equivalent legal effect under Penal Code 602.1.
Does No Soliciting apply to political canvassers?
The sign covers all visitors including political and religious. However, penalties for non-commercial actors are rarely pursued, and the First Amendment significantly limits enforcement.
What about unwanted flyers on my doorknob?
Leaving flyers on doors is not itself trespass unless a posted No Soliciting sign is present. Some homeowners post Flyers and Solicitors Not Welcome or add No Literature to their sign.

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