Hampton (an independent city in Virginia) regulates door-to-door solicitation under Chapter 31 (Solicitors and Solicitations) of the Hampton Code of Ordinances. A permit is required for commercial solicitation, and Hampton Police process applications including a background check. Religious, political and charitable canvassing is exempt from the commercial-permit requirement but must respect 'No Soliciting' signs.
Hampton Code Chapter 31 (Solicitors and Solicitations), available through the Municode library, contains the city's regulations. Commercial applicants submit a written application to the Chief of Police, including identification, photographs, and the products or services being offered. The Hampton Police Division conducts a criminal-history background check before issuing the permit. Permits must be carried on the person while soliciting and presented on request. Hampton ordinance restricts hours of solicitation (typically 9 AM–8 PM or until sunset, whichever is earlier) and prohibits solicitation at any property posted 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing'. Religious, political and charitable canvassing is constitutionally protected and exempt from Chapter 31's permit, but is still subject to Virginia trespass law (Va. Code § 18.2-119) once notice is given. Verify a permit or report violations through Hampton Police non-emergency (757-727-6111).
Soliciting without a permit, refusing to display the permit, soliciting outside permitted hours, or violating 'No Soliciting' postings is a Class 1 or 3 misdemeanor under Chapter 31 (penalties vary). Repeated violations may result in permit revocation and arrest for trespass.
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