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Camarillo, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Permit required
Before soliciting, Sec. 5.32.020
Application lead time
10 working days before start
Allowed hours
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Minimum solicitor age
16, unless adult-supervised
Permit term
Renews with business tax certificate

Summary

Anyone going door-to-door in Camarillo to sell goods, take orders or canvass for a commercial purpose needs a solicitation permit from the city under Municipal Code Section 5.32.020, issued only after a background check and limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

No person shall directly or indirectly engage in commercial solicitations unless a valid permit has been issued to that person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. ... Commercial solicitations pursuant to permits under this chapter:1.Shall take place only between the hours of eight a.m. and nine p.m.;2.Shall not be conducted by any person under the age of sixteen years, unless supervised by an adult and in compliance with all laws of the state; ... and3.Shall not be made at any house, apartment or other dwelling unit, nor at any business where a sign is posted indicating "no solicitors" or similar indication that no solicitation contact is desired by the occupants thereof.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

010). 020 bars anyone from engaging directly or indirectly in commercial solicitation in Camarillo without a valid permit. 030). 040). 070). 080). Every solicitor must carry the permit and produce it on request. 300(B)).

Violations & Fines

Soliciting in Camarillo without a valid Chapter 5.32 permit, ignoring posted 'no solicitors' signs, or knocking on doors outside the 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. window violates the chapter and exposes the solicitor to permit denial or revocation under Section 5.08.050. A solicitor who obstructs pedestrians, persistently pressures a resident who has declined, or attaches items to a person without permission also violates Section 5.32.080(B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do door-to-door salespeople need a permit in Camarillo?
Yes. Section 5.32.020 requires anyone engaged in commercial solicitation, meaning selling, peddling or taking orders door-to-door, to first obtain a permit from the city's director. The application must be filed at least ten working days before starting and includes a background check for anyone planning door-to-door residential solicitation.
What hours can commercial solicitors work in Camarillo?
Section 5.32.080 limits commercial solicitation to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., bars solicitors under sixteen unless supervised by an adult, and prohibits any contact at homes or businesses displaying a 'no solicitors' sign. Every solicitor must carry their city-issued permit and show it to anyone who asks.
Can a criminal record disqualify someone from getting a Camarillo solicitor permit?
Yes. Section 5.32.040 requires denial of a permit to anyone proposing door-to-door solicitation who has been convicted of a crime listed in Section 5.32.100, which covers offenses like murder, robbery, assault, burglary and rape. The director also runs a state and local background check as part of every application under Section 5.32.030(E).

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