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

Stockton does not maintain a centralized 'do-not-knock' registry (unlike a small number of California cities that do), but California Penal Code §602(o) makes it a misdemeanor to refuse to leave land, real property, or structures belonging to or lawfully occupied by another after being requested to leave by (or on behalf of) the owner. A clearly posted 'No Solicitors,' 'No Soliciting,' or 'No Trespassing' sign at the entrance to a residential property constitutes constructive notice of the request to leave, and a commercial peddler who knocks despite such a sign is subject to citation. Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule (16 CFR §310) and Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §17592 layer on top, but apply to telephone sales rather than door-to-door. Charitable and religious canvassing is constitutionally protected (Watchtower v. Stratton, 536 U.S. 150) — even posted 'No Solicitors' signs are most effective against commercial peddlers. Stockton's Peddler/Solicitor License is conditioned on compliance with state law; the Revenue Services Division may suspend or revoke a license upon documented evidence of repeated trespass complaints. Solicitation hours: California has no statewide ban on door-to-door commercial solicitation hours, but most municipal practice and the FTC's 'do not call' framework strongly disfavor solicitation before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. — Stockton PD treats after-hours commercial knocking as evidence of disturbing the peace under Cal. Penal Code §415 if it persists after a warning.