Cancel your gym membership without the runaround

Find the official steps for your gym, see your state's cancellation rights, and print a free letter, with sources for every fact.

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Independent guide · Not affiliated with any gym · Last verified October 21, 2026

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Gym cancellation laws by state

CaliforniaCal. Civ. Code §§ 1812.80–1812.97TexasTex. Occ. Code ch. 702FloridaFla. Stat. §§ 501.012–501.019New YorkN.Y. Gen. Bus. Law art. 30, §§ 620–631Illinois815 ILCS 645PennsylvaniaAct of Dec. 21, 1989, P.L. 672, No. 87 (Health Club Act), § 3OhioOhio Rev. Code §§ 1345.41–1345.50IndianaInd. Code ch. 24-5-7MassachusettsMass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, §§ 78–88New JerseyN.J.S.A. 56:8-39 et seq.WashingtonRCW 19.142

The 4 steps that work almost everywhere

  1. Find your agreement. It names the cancellation method, address and notice period.
  2. Use the gym's method, plus a written letter. If you cancel online or in person, still send written notice for proof.
  3. Send it trackably. USPS Certified Mail, with a return receipt if you want proof of delivery.
  4. Watch your statement. If you're billed after a valid cancellation, contact the gym with proof, then your bank.

Know your state's rights

Many states give you a short cooling-off period after signing, and some let you cancel if you move far away or become disabled. See the state laws.