Does Virginia Beach, VA have its own no-knock registry ordinance?

No. Virginia Beach, VA does not appear to have a local no-knock registry ordinance, Virginia state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from VA Code §18.2-119 — Trespass.

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Virginia Beach, VA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Significant Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Governing section: City Code § 26-26
Enforcing agency: Police Department
First offense: Class 3 misdemeanor
Repeat offense (12 months): Class 2 misdemeanor
No-knock trigger: Posted "No Solicitation" sign

Summary

Door-to-door solicitors must carry a Police Department permit, and posting a "No Solicitation" sign on your home makes it a crime for even permitted solicitors to knock.

Soliciting with a valid permit upon a private residence that displays a "No Solicitation" or similar sign shall constitute a class three misdemeanor for a first offense and a class two misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense within a twelve-month period.

Source: VA Code §18.2-119 — TrespassView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 170 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 26-26 requires anyone soliciting, selling, or taking orders at a private residence to hold a current permit from the Police Department; violators without a permit face prosecution under subsection (a). Subsection (c) goes further: a solicitor who holds a valid permit but knocks on a residence displaying a "No Solicitation" or similar sign still commits a crime, a class 3 misdemeanor the first time, escalating to a class 2 misdemeanor for any repeat within twelve months. Virginia Beach has no separate do-not-knock registry; the posted sign itself is the legal trigger, and exemptions exist for charities, farm-produce sellers, and licensed real estate or insurance agents.

Violations & Fines

Soliciting a sign-posted residence with a permit: class 3 misdemeanor (up to $500 fine), first offense; class 2 misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $1,000 fine) for a repeat within 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Virginia Beach have a do-not-knock registry?

No. The city has no registry: a posted "No Solicitation" or similar sign on your door is what makes soliciting there a crime, even for permit holders.

Is a permit required for all door-to-door sales?

Yes, under § 26-26(a), unless you're exempt: charities, farm-produce sellers, garage sales, and licensed real estate or insurance agents are excluded from the permit rule.

Sources & Official References

[1]Virginia Beach City Code § 26-26 (Municode)

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