Prince George's County, MD Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Sec. 5-202 requires any person intending to act as a solicitor, whether visiting residential dwellings or commercial establishments, to obtain a license from the Director before entering onto the property, unless exempted under Sec. 07. Sec. 5-203 requires the application to include the applicant's physical description, the goods or services being offered, the employer or organization represented, two 2-inch photographs, any vehicle information, and a full disclosure of any prior felony or misdemeanor conviction. Sec. 5-207 sets the license fee according to the County's Table of Fees, and Sec.

5-206 requires the applicant to post a bond. Sec. daily, unless the person solicited has arranged a different time by appointment. Sec. 01 lets the Director deny, suspend, or revoke a license for willful violations of the Division, repeated noncompliance, a criminal conviction related to the license, a prior denial or revocation in another jurisdiction, or violations of consumer protection law; a revoked or denied applicant cannot reapply for six months. Sec. 05 lists prohibited acts, and Sec. 04 requires solicitors to provide a receipt or copy of any contract with cancellation rights.

The Division treats solicitation targeting seniors, defined as anyone 65 or older, and high-risk industries such as HVAC, roofing, and solar installation as heightened concerns subject to additional scrutiny under Sec. 5-201's definitions.