Solicitation Information from Metro Nashville

Solicitation Permits

Click the following link to get more information on Solicitation Permits
http://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Clerk/Solicitation-Permits.aspxIn Davidson County, any company conducting residential door-to-door solicitation of any goods, wares, merchandise, or services must first apply for a solicitation permit with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office. These permits are valid for two years.The complete Metro Code can be viewed here: Metropolitan Code §6.64Who is exempt?

  • Charitable organizations
  • Books sales or other expressive works
  • Newspaper or magazine subscriptions

Citizens’ Rights

  • You have the right to ask a solicitor for their identification badge.
  • An owner or lawful occupant may register their property for the “no knock” list. The address will be on the registry for 365 days.
  • You may post a “No Trespassing” or “No Solicitation” sign which is visible at your residence which prohibits all door-to-door solicitation whether they have a permit or not.
  • No action by a citizen (i.e. not registering or no signage) will result in door-to-door commercial solicitation by permitted solicitors.