Do-Not-Knock Ordinance
The Board of Commissioners approved a Do-Not-Knock ordinance in 2015 (similar to a Do-Not-Call list). Its aim is to protect the safety and privacy of residents.
Lakeland residents can sign-up to be on the list that solicitors must receive before they participate in door-to-door solicitations.
We collect your name and address but solicitors will only receive a list of addresses, without names attached.
If a solicitor applies for a solicitation permit, they will be given a copy of the Do-Not-Knock Registry list (addresses...no names).
This opt-out registry does not count in regards to political or charitable solicitors.
If there is solicitor in your neighborhood not adhering to the ordinance, you may call:
- Sheriff’s Department/Non-Emergencies: 901-379-7625, or Sheriff’s Substation/Arlington 901-867-1402
- Lakeland Code Enforcement 901-867-5404
Ordinance:
9-201 (a) The City of Lakeland shall create and maintain a "do-not-knock" list allowing any owner or occupier of any residence within Lakeland to prohibit commercial solicitation at his or her residence by registering his or her address with the City.
Solicitors:
Please contact City Hall at 901-867-2717 for information on the permitting process for commercial, door-to-door solicitation.