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Pennsylvania Telecom Compliance Guide

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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated November 2010

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

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Pennsylvania Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Pennsylvania

No State DNC List — Federal Only

Pennsylvania does not maintain a separate state DNC list. Scrubbing the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov is sufficient for state compliance.

Pennsylvania Do Not Call List

Maintained ByPennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Subscription Fee$495
Scrub Frequency RequiredTelemarketers have 30 days after each quarterly list update (January, April, July, October) to remove newly added numbers. Must also scrub against the federal NDNC at least every 31 days.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatPennsylvania DNC list provided via annual subscription ($495/year with quarterly updates) through the AG's Office

Pennsylvania maintains a SEPARATE state Do Not Call list (established 2002) administered by the AG's Office. ALL telemarketers — even those exempt from registration — must purchase the DNC list ($495/year with quarterly updates in Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct). Telemarketer registration: $500 biennial fee with a $10,000 surety bond (or $50,000 cash/CD/government bond deposit). Registration valid for 2 years. Registration required at least 30 days before transacting business. Permitted hours: 8am-9pm. Penalties: non-registration can result in up to 2 years imprisonment + $5,000 fine + telemarketing ban. DNC violations: up to $1,000 per call ($3,000 if consumer is 60+). Restricted calling dates around state holidays. Consumer enrollment: 1-888-777-3406.

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Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Registry URLtelemarketing.donotcall.gov
Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether Pennsylvania has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

✓Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
—Pennsylvania has no state DNC list — federal only
✓Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
✓Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
✓Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
✓Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
✓Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in Pennsylvania: $1,000 per call. The consumer can sue you directly — no AG required.

Compare Do-Not-Call Rules across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →