Reno, NV Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Reno Municipal Code regulates commercial peddling and door-to-door soliciting to protect residents from fraud. Individuals going door-to-door to sell goods or services (magazines, pest control, solar leads, roofing, meat sales, home security, etc.) must obtain a city solicitor/peddler permit before canvassing. Application typically requires: valid government ID; background check (felony convictions for fraud, theft, or violent crimes typically disqualify); employer or contractor information; and a fee. Approved solicitors receive a permit card that must be carried and shown on demand. Solicitors must follow posted No Soliciting signs on homes; ignoring these signs is a violation. Hours are typically restricted to daylight hours until 8:00 PM or dusk. Constitutionally protected activity - religious witnessing (Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons), political canvassing, candidate door-knocking, charitable fundraising for registered nonprofits, and opinion surveys - is generally NOT subject to solicitor permits under U.S. Supreme Court precedent (Watchtower v. Village of Stratton, 2002), though time/place/manner restrictions may apply. Residents encountering suspicious solicitors should request to see the city permit and call Reno Police non-emergency if concerned.