Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in New Mexico
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in New Mexico, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: For door-to-door sales of consumer goods or services with a purchase price of $25 or more, where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees to it somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the buyer may cancel at any time before midnight of the third business… NMSA 1978, § 57-12-21
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | For door-to-door sales of consumer goods or services with a purchase price of $25 or more, where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees to it somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the buyer may cancel at any time before midnight of the third business day after the transaction. The seller must give a receipt or contract with a cancellation notice and a "Notice of Cancellation" form, tell the buyer orally about the right to cancel, and refund payments, return trade-ins and cancel security interests within ten business days after a valid cancellation. Some transactions are excluded, such as real property, insurance, securities, certain buyer-requested repairs and some emergency purchases. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: NMSA 1978, § 57-12-21 |
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Where to get help in New Mexico
- New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection Bureau
- File a complaint or claim
More New Mexico consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in New Mexico
- Contractors and Repair Shops in New Mexico
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in New Mexico
- All New Mexico consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in New Mexico?
For door-to-door sales of consumer goods or services with a purchase price of $25 or more, where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees to it somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the buyer may cancel at any time before midnight of the third business day after the transaction. The seller must give a receipt or contract with a cancellation notice and a "Notice of Cancellation" form, tell the buyer orally about the right to cancel, and refund payments, return trade-ins and cancel security interests within ten business days after a valid cancellation. Some transactions are excluded, such as real property, insurance, securities, certain buyer-requested repairs and some emergency purchases.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.