Stafford County, VA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Under Chapter 18 of the Stafford County Code, anyone who goes door to door offering goods, wares, merchandise, or services meets the definition of "vendor" and must apply for a permit before starting work. The application goes to the sheriff's office in writing and must list the applicant's name, date of birth, home and local address, the employer or organization represented, a description of what is being sold, and the make, model, and license plate of the vehicle used. The sheriff must issue the permit unless the applicant has a felony conviction or a crime of moral turpitude within the past ten years, has lied on the application, or has previously been convicted of violating another jurisdiction's peddling or soliciting law.

A permit is valid for one year, and vendors have a continuing duty to tell the sheriff's office about any change in their application information. If a permit is revoked, the sheriff must mail written notice stating the specific grounds, and the revocation takes effect three business days after mailing; a revoked vendor may reapply. Every vendor must carry and prominently display the permit on the front of their torso at all times while soliciting. 2 of the Virginia Code.