Kirkland door-to-door commercial solicitors must obtain a city business license under KMC Title 7. Nonprofit and political canvassers are generally exempt. Solicitation hours typically 9 AM to 8 PM.
Commercial door-to-door solicitors, peddlers, and salespersons operating within the City of Kirkland must obtain a City of Kirkland business license under KMC Title 7 before conducting solicitation activity. This includes salespeople for home security, energy services, solar installations, magazine subscriptions, home improvement, and similar goods or services. Registration allows the city to verify identity, confirm no disqualifying criminal history, and provide accountability. Nonprofit organizations, religious canvassers, and political campaigners are generally exempt from business license requirements under First Amendment protections but remain subject to time restrictions and no-trespass postings. Solicitation hours in Kirkland are typically limited to 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM or to dusk, whichever is earlier. Solicitors must immediately leave a residence when requested by the occupant and must respect posted No Soliciting or No Trespassing signs. Solicitors must identify themselves, state the purpose of the visit, and carry required permits/identification visibly.
Unlicensed commercial solicitation violates KMC Title 7 business licensing. Criminal trespass (RCW 9A.52) applies to ignoring No Trespassing signs. Citations typically start at $100.
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