The City of Rockwall requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain a permit issued by the Rockwall Police Department. Solicitors must carry the permit on their person and present it on request. Sellers of security alarm systems are the only category specifically exempted from the permit requirement.
Rockwall regulates door-to-door solicitation under its Code of Ordinances (administered by the Rockwall Police Department). Anyone going door-to-door to solicit sales, donations, or business must apply for and receive a Solicitor Permit from the Police Department before working in the city. The permit must remain in the solicitor's physical possession while they're soliciting, and they must present it to any resident or officer who asks. The only specifically named exemption is for those actively selling security alarm systems. Residents who encounter solicitors without a visible permit are directed by the Rockwall Police to call dispatch at 972-771-7724 to verify or report.
Soliciting without a permit is a code violation. Officers may issue a citation and order the solicitor to leave the city. Repeat violations or solicitation in defiance of posted 'No Soliciting' signs can lead to fines and revocation of any future permit application.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Rockwall County.
See how other cities in Rockwall County handle solicitor permits.
See how Rockwall's solicitor permits rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.