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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Las Cruces, NM (2026)

2 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Las Cruces, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Door-to-door sellers in Las Cruces are peddlers under Chapter 21 and must obtain a city permit before working. The process requires a sworn application, a photo, fingerprinting by the police chief, a police background investigation, and, for non-residents, a $1,000 surety bond, plus a $50 three-month business license.

Las Cruces Door-to-Door Solicitor Permit Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Las Cruces, NM, Code of Ordinances § 21-31 (Permit required)

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as a peddler within this city without first obtaining a permit to do so.

No-Knock Registry

In Las Cruces a posted "no peddlers" or "no solicitations" sign is legally binding: peddlers may not enter that property, and any solicitor asked to leave must go or face a petty misdemeanor. Peddling is also barred between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. except by invitation.

Las Cruces No-Knock & No-Solicitation Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Las Cruces, NM, Code of Ordinances § 21-3(b) (Prohibited acts)

It shall be unlawful for any peddler to enter upon any private premises when such premises is posted with a sign stating "no peddlers allowed" or "no solicitations allowed" or other words to such affect.(c)Any peddler who enters upon premises owned, leased or rented by another and who refuses to leave such premises after having been notified by the owner or occupant of such premises or his agen...

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