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

Corona Municipal Code Chapter 5.40 (or comparable solicitation chapter) requires anyone engaged in door-to-door commercial solicitation, peddling, or canvassing of homes for sales to obtain a Solicitor/Peddler Permit from the City of Corona. Application requires: completed application with fees, identification documents, fingerprinting and background check by the Corona Police Department, proof of identity and authority to represent the business, and the underlying business must hold a Corona Business License. Permits are typically valid for 30 days to 1 year and must be carried at all times during solicitation activities and presented to residents on request. Lawful hours of solicitation are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier. Solicitors must respect 'No Soliciting,' 'No Trespassing,' or similar signs posted at the property entrance; ignoring such signs is a separate violation. Religious, political, charitable, and First Amendment-protected activities (including political campaigning, religious proselytizing, and certain non-profit fundraising) are generally exempt from permit requirements under U.S. Supreme Court precedent (Watchtower v. Stratton), but may still be subject to time, place, and manner regulations. Violations of permit and time requirements carry administrative citations of $100 to $500 per offense. Residents who feel threatened or experience aggressive solicitation should call Corona Police non-emergency line.