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Albuquerque, NM Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit fee
$10, nonrefundable
Allowed hours
9:00 a.m. to sunset
Permit validity
One year, not auto-renewed
Opt-out
"No Peddlers" sign blocks solicitors
Issued by
The Mayor's office

Summary

Anyone selling or soliciting door-to-door in Albuquerque needs a City-issued Category B permit, and residents can block solicitors entirely by posting a "No Peddlers" or "No Trespassing" sign at their door.

It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any business solicitation in any location, unless such person has in his possession a valid permit issued in accordance with the provisions of §§ 13-3-1-1 et seq. ... Holders of a Category B Permit shall be allowed to solicit at private residences within the city subject to any rules and regulations adopted by the Mayor; provided, however, that no person shall solicit at any such premises where the occupant(s) or owner(s) of said premises indicates orally or in writing that he does not desire to have his right of privacy disturbed.

Source: City of Albuquerque Business RegistrationView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-95: Current through Ordinance 2026-010, passed 4-6-2026).

Full Breakdown

Door-to-door sellers, canvassers and peddlers must obtain a Category B Business Solicitation Permit from the Mayor's office before knocking on doors, under City Code § 13-3-1-3. The $10 application requires the applicant's name, address, Social Security number, a sworn statement of no solicitation-related convictions in the past 10 years, and proof of age 18 or older. The Mayor must grant or deny within 10 calendar days. Category B solicitation is allowed only between 9:00 a.m. and sunset, and any resident who posts a "No Peddlers," "No Trespassing" or similar sign near their door has legally opted out of solicitation.

Violations & Fines

Soliciting without a Category B permit, working outside the 9 a.m.-to-sunset window, or knocking after a "No Peddlers" sign is posted is a misdemeanor under § 13-3-1-99, and the permit itself can be suspended or revoked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop door-to-door solicitors in Albuquerque?
Yes. Post a "No Trespassing," "No Peddlers," or similar sign near your entrance; § 13-3-1-8 bars a permitted solicitor from knocking once you've given that written notice.
What hours can a Category B permit holder solicit?
Only between 9:00 a.m. and sunset under § 13-3-1-10. Category A permits, for commercial sidewalks, run 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. instead.
What happens if someone solicits without a permit?
It's a misdemeanor under § 13-3-1-99, punishable under the general penalty section § 1-1-99, with each day of violation counted as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

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