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Troy, MI Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Registry keeper
City Clerk
Registration lasts
5 years, then must renew
Winter hours
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct 1-Mar 31
Summer hours
9 a.m.-8 p.m., Apr 1-Sep 30
Enforcement
Misdemeanor, $500 fine/90 days jail
Registry access
Public inspection at Clerk's office

Summary

Troy bars solicitors and peddlers from knocking at any address on the City Clerk's Do-Not-Knock Registry, or posted with a "No Solicitation" sign or window cling. Residents add their address by written request to the Clerk, and citywide door-to-door activity is also limited to 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in winter and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in summer.

No solicitor or peddler shall go in or upon private residences in the City of Troy, where there is a "No Solicitation" sign, a Do-Not-Knock window cling, or its equivalent, or whose address is at that time on the Do-Not-Knock Registry. ... No peddling or solicitation, as defined by this Chapter, may be conducted in residential areas before 9:00 AM and after 6:00 PM from October 1st through March 31st, and after 8:00 PM from April 1st through September 30th. ... The City Clerk shall establish and maintain a Do-Not-Knock Registry for the City of Troy.

Full Breakdown

Section 22 of Chapter 74 directs the City Clerk to establish and maintain a Do-Not-Knock Registry. Any lawful occupant of a residence, house, apartment, or dwelling may add their address by submitting a written, signed request naming the occupant, the address, the date, and a statement that solicitors and peddlers must not knock, ring the doorbell, or otherwise physically call at the dwelling; the Clerk may also issue an optional removable window cling to registered addresses. Section 19 makes it a violation for any solicitor or peddler to go onto a private residence posted with a "No Solicitation" sign, a Do-Not-Knock window cling, or an address then listed on the Registry.

Registrations last five years and must be renewed or the Clerk removes the address; a resident can also request early removal in writing. The Clerk must give a current copy of the Registry to every peddler license or solicitation permit holder and keep a copy open for public inspection during regular business hours, though a failure to add or remove an address from the Registry creates no claim against the City. from April 1 through September 30; in commercial districts it is confined to the visited business's normal hours, defaulting to the same clock if the business is closed.

Violations & Fines

Entering a residence posted "No Solicitation," displaying a Do-Not-Knock cling, or listed on the Registry, or soliciting outside the seasonal hours, is grounds for the City Clerk to suspend or revoke the violator's permit or license under Chapter 74 Section 17, on top of the misdemeanor penalty (up to $500 fine or 90 days in jail) for any Chapter 74 violation. A suspended permittee who does not appeal to the City Manager within 14 days is automatically revoked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop solicitors from knocking on my door in Troy?
File a written request with the Troy City Clerk to add your address to the Do-Not-Knock Registry under Chapter 74, Section 22. Include your name, address, and a statement that solicitors must not knock or ring your bell; the Clerk can also give you an optional window cling once you are registered.
How long does a Troy Do-Not-Knock registration last?
Five years. Section 23 of Chapter 74 requires every registered address to re-register every five years, and the City Clerk removes any address that is not renewed by the December 31 expiration date.
What hours can peddlers and solicitors visit homes in Troy?
Section 21 bars residential solicitation before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. from October 1 through March 31, and after 8:00 p.m. from April 1 through September 30. Commercial-district visits are limited to the visited business's normal hours.
What happens if a peddler ignores my Do-Not-Knock listing?
It violates Chapter 74 Section 19 and is grounds for the City Clerk to suspend or revoke that person's permit or license under Section 17, in addition to the standard misdemeanor penalty for any Chapter 74 violation.

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