Syracuse, NY Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Sign wording that works
- 'No Solicitors' or similar words
- Registry location
- City Central Permit Office
- Applies to
- Licensed and unlicensed solicitors alike
- Must leave premises
- Immediately upon owner's request
- General soliciting hours
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. citywide streets
- Violation penalty
- Up to $150 fine, 15 days jail
Summary
Syracuse residents and business owners can block door-to-door solicitors two ways: post a 'No Solicitors' sign at the entrance, or add their address to the city's 'No Solicitors' list kept at the Central Permit Office. It is unlawful for any solicitor, licensed or not, to enter a property carrying either signal, and licensees must also leave immediately when asked.
It shall be unlawful for any person, whether licensed or unlicensed, while conducting the business of a solicitor, to enter upon any residential or commercial property in the city of Syracuse where the owner, occupant or person legally in charge of the premises has posted, at the entry to the premises, or at the entry to the principal building on the premises, a sign bearing the words "No Solicitors," or words of similar import. A "No Solicitors" list shall be made available at the city of Syracuse Central Permit Office. Residents and business owners may sign up on said list, and said list shall be presented to any prospective solicitors or peddlers. Residents and business owners shall not be required to register their name on the "No Solicitors" list and post a "No Solicitors" sign.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 41).
Full Breakdown
2 of Article 12 sets the no-knock rule: it is unlawful for any person, licensed or unlicensed, conducting solicitor business to enter a residential or commercial property where the owner, occupant or person in charge has posted a sign reading 'No Solicitors' or similar wording at the entry to the premises or to the principal building. The Central Permit Office maintains a separate 'No Solicitors' list that residents and business owners may voluntarily join; solicitors and peddlers must be shown the list before working the area, though registering on the list and posting a sign are not both required, either one is enough.
The same section bars a licensee or assistant from approaching any entryway that does not face the street unless expressly invited, requires them to depart the premises immediately when the owner, occupant or person in charge asks them to leave, and prohibits deceptive acts, physical abuse, threats, intimidation or harassment, or offering merchandise that is unfit or harmful. the next morning.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring a posted sign, the no-solicitors list, or a resident's request to leave is a violation of Article 12 punishable under Section 9-143.3 as an infraction: a fine up to $150, up to 15 days in jail, or both, plus a civil penalty of up to $500 the city can pursue separately. A solicitor's license can also be suspended or revoked for the violation under Section 9-143.4 after notice and a hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does posting a 'No Solicitors' sign actually stop door knockers in Syracuse?
Do I have to sign up for a registry, or is a sign enough?
What must a solicitor do if I ask them to leave?
Sources & Official References
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