Washington County does not issue countywide solicitor permits; cities regulate independently. Beaverton (BC 7.04), Hillsboro (HMC 5.08), Tigard (TMC 5.04), and Tualatin all require permits with background checks for door-to-door commercial solicitation.
Unincorporated Washington County does not operate a countywide solicitor permit system; door-to-door commercial activity is governed by state trespass law (ORS 164.245) and consumer protection statutes (ORS 646.608). Cities within the county each require permits: Beaverton BC 7.04 requires a Peddler/Solicitor permit with a fingerprint-based background check through Beaverton Police Department; fee approximately $50-$125 with 1-year validity. Hillsboro HMC 5.08 requires a Solicitor's License with similar background check and photo ID badge; fee around $75. Tigard TMC 5.04 (Transient Merchants) requires registration and ID badges. Tualatin and Sherwood have lighter-touch registration processes. Permit hours standard: 9 AM to dusk or 9 PM, no Sundays in some cities. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing are typically exempt from permit requirements under First Amendment protections established in Watchtower v. Stratton (2002), but may still need to observe no-soliciting signage and registry lists. Utility sales representatives (solar, energy) have been a focus of complaints countywide. Permit holders must display ID badges prominently and cease canvassing immediately at a resident's request.
Unpermitted commercial soliciting: $100-$500 city citation. Failure to display badge: $50-$200. Continuing after no request: trespass under ORS 164.245.
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