Soliciting & Door-to-Door in New Mexico (2026)
7 rules on the books across New Mexico, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Solicitor Permits
Permits required for door-to-door salespeople and canvassers, including background check requirements and permitted hours of operation.
Las Cruces
Heavy RestrictionsDoor-to-door sellers in Las Cruces are peddlers under Chapter 21 and must obtain a city permit before working. The…
Read full rule →Santa Fe
Significant RestrictionsDoor-to-door sellers in Santa Fe need a city solicitation license before they knock on a single door. Subsection 18-3.6…
Read full rule →Albuquerque
Some RestrictionsAnyone selling or soliciting door-to-door in Albuquerque needs a City-issued Category B permit, and residents can block…
Read full rule →Rio Rancho
Some RestrictionsRio Rancho requires anyone 18 or older who peddles or solicits in the city to get a City Clerk permit first, with…
Read full rule →No-Knock Registry
Programs that let homeowners register to opt out of door-to-door solicitation, and the penalties for solicitors who ignore the list.
Las Cruces
Some RestrictionsIn Las Cruces a posted "no peddlers" or "no solicitations" sign is legally binding: peddlers may not enter that…
Read full rule →Rio Rancho
Some RestrictionsPosting a 'No Peddlers' or 'No Solicitors' sign at the entry legally bars any peddler, solicitor, or canvasser from a…
Read full rule →Santa Fe
Some RestrictionsA posted 'No Solicitation' sign or decal carries the force of law in Santa Fe. Subsection 18-3.11(B) makes it unlawful…
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