Johns Creek, GA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required for
- Paid door-to-door sales/services
- Exempt
- Charitable, political, nonprofit canvassing
- Max validity
- Six months
- Screening
- Police background investigation
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine or 6 months jail
Summary
Johns Creek requires anyone soliciting sales door-to-door for profit to first obtain a city permit, valid no more than six months, with the solicitor's photo and background on file with police.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of soliciting or calling on residences door-to-door without first having obtained a permit in accordance with the provisions contained in this article. ... (e) The permit shall state the expiration date thereof. In no event shall a permit be valid for more than six months.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Before knocking on doors to sell goods, services, subscriptions or insurance for profit in Johns Creek, a solicitor must get a permit under § 22-119(a). The requirement doesn't apply to charitable, political or nonprofit canvassing where proceeds belong to the nonprofit, or to government employees on official business (§ 22-119(b)). Applicants submit a sworn application listing prior addresses, employer, proposed route and any felony or moral-turpitude convictions, then undergo a police background investigation (§ 22-120). Permits carry the solicitor's photo and description, must be carried and shown on request, and are valid for a maximum of six months (§ 22-119(c)-(e)).
Violations & Fines
Soliciting without a permit is punishable under § 1-7 by a fine up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail; permits can be denied, suspended or revoked for false statements or disqualifying convictions (§ 22-118, § 22-121).
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