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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.