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

Residents in Temecula can legally exclude solicitors from their property by posting clear 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs at the entrance to the property (driveway entrance, front gate, or front door). Under California Penal Code §602(o)(1), entering land posted with such signs and refusing to leave when requested is criminal trespass — a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The signs must be reasonably visible and in English (or Spanish in mixed-language areas). Even religious canvassers and political campaigners protected from licensing requirements by the First Amendment must respect posted signs (Watchtower v. Stratton clarified the licensing issue, not trespass law). For commercial telephone solicitation, the federal Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov) provides registration (free, permanent) — telemarketers must scrub their lists against the DNC and face FTC fines up to $51,744 per violation. California Public Utilities Code §2876 and Bus & Prof Code §17590+ add state-level protections. Temecula does not maintain a separate City-level no-soliciting registry — posting signs is the primary residential protection. HOA communities often post 'No Soliciting' signs at entrances on behalf of all residents; individual homeowners may also post their own signs. For text and email spam, the federal CAN-SPAM Act and California's CCPA provide opt-out and complaint mechanisms. Robocalls violating the federal TRACED Act may be reported to the FCC. Persistent harassing solicitors should be reported to Temecula PD (951-696-3000) and may face restraining orders or civil action.