How to cancel LA Fitness membership: in person, by certified mail, or email. Covers the 30-day rule, annual fee timing, and what to do if charges continue.
LA Fitness has more than 700 clubs across the US and Canada, and the company makes cancellation harder than it needs to be. There’s no universal cancel button, calling the front desk won’t finalize anything, and the rules vary slightly by state. The process works, but you need to know the right method, the timing rules, and what fees to watch out for before you submit anything.
To cancel an LA Fitness membership, go to your club in person, send a certified mail letter to PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170, or email contact@fitnessintl.com. LA Fitness requires 30 days’ written notice before any cancellation takes effect. Your membership stays active through the end of your billing period, and the company doesn’t offer refunds for partial months.
LA Fitness accepts cancellations three ways: in person at any club, by certified mail to their Irvine headquarters, or by email. Phone calls don’t count as formal notice. Pick the method that works for you, and get written confirmation either way.
LA Fitness operates more than 700 clubs across the United States and Canada, running both standard locations and premium Signature Club sites. The company’s memberships split between month-to-month plans and term contracts. Monthly dues range from $29.99 to $49.99, with Signature Club access sitting at the higher end. Separate from monthly dues, LA Fitness charges an annual maintenance fee of roughly $39.99 to $59, billed approximately 60 days after you join and then every year after that. This fee doesn’t get refunded when you cancel. Members on term contracts face an early termination fee of up to $100 for leaving before the contract end date. Month-to-month members owe no cancellation fee, but still must give 30 days’ written notice. The 30-day clock starts from the date LA Fitness receives your request, so building in a few extra days protects you from a disputed billing cycle.
Walk into any LA Fitness location (it doesn’t have to be your original home club) and ask to cancel at the front desk. Bring a valid photo ID and your member number, which you can find in your account confirmation email or the MyFitness app.
Staff will give you a cancellation form to fill out. Complete it, keep a copy for yourself, and ask for a dated receipt or confirmation email before you leave. Without written proof, any billing dispute becomes harder to win.
Your cancellation takes effect 30 days after you submit the form. If you’re within 5 business days of your next billing date, one more charge may post before the membership closes.
This is the most documented method and the one that gives you the strongest paper trail. Write a short letter that includes:
Mail it via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt to:
LA Fitness Member Services PO Box 54170 Irvine, CA 92619-4170
Send it at least 35 days before your next billing date to be safe. Keep the USPS tracking number and the green return receipt card when it arrives back. If LA Fitness charges you after you have that proof, you have clear grounds to dispute the charge with your bank.
A simple letter works fine. You don’t need legal language. Something like: “I am writing to cancel my LA Fitness membership. My name is [Name], member ID [#], and my billing address is [Address]. Please confirm this cancellation in writing.”
Email contact@fitnessintl.com from the email address associated with your account. Include your name, member ID, billing address, and a direct request to cancel. Ask them to confirm the cancellation in writing.
Email isn’t the most official route, but many members have successfully canceled this way. Follow up if you haven’t heard back within 3 business days. If you get no reply, send a certified mail letter as a backup.
The 30-day notice window is where most people get caught off guard. Even if you decide to quit today, your billing continues for 30 more days from the date LA Fitness receives your request.
Check your billing date before you submit anything. If your membership renews on the 15th, send your cancellation before the 10th. That gives you the full notice period before the next billing cycle starts without paying for a month you won’t use.
The annual fee is its own timing consideration. If LA Fitness charged that fee in the last 2 to 3 weeks, canceling now means you lose the full amount. The fee runs $39.99 to $59 depending on your plan, and there’s no refund once it posts. If the fee is coming up in the next few weeks, canceling before it hits saves you the whole thing.
For members on term contracts, the early termination fee can be up to $100. Pull out your original agreement and check the end date. If you have 2 to 3 months left, finishing the term may cost less than paying the ETF now.
LA Fitness bills the annual maintenance fee roughly 60 days after you sign up, then on the same date each year after that. It shows as a separate charge from your monthly dues, usually labeled something like “annual enhancement fee” or “annual maintenance fee.”
This fee is non-refundable. If you cancel your membership after the fee posts, you don’t get any of it back. You do keep access through the end of your 30-day notice period, but that’s the only benefit you get on the way out.
If you’re paying $39 to $59 a year in annual fees on top of $30 to $50 in monthly dues, and you’re not using the gym regularly, the math adds up fast. An LA Fitness membership can run $500 or more per year when both fees are stacked together.
First, pull up your cancellation proof: the certified mail receipt, the email confirmation, or the in-person receipt with a date on it.
Contact LA Fitness Member Services directly. Give them 3 business days to respond and credit the charge back. If they don’t, dispute the transaction with your bank or credit card issuer. Most banks will reverse it quickly when you provide documentation.
If the issue persists, file a complaint with your state attorney general’s consumer protection office. Gym membership cancellation complaints are common and well-documented, and state consumer protection offices have clear authority over gym contract disputes.
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If you’re also dealing with other gym contracts, the process follows a similar pattern. Crunch Fitness memberships require certified mail or in-person cancellation at your home club, with an early termination fee of up to $175 for annual contracts. Planet Fitness memberships require in-person cancellation or certified mail, with a $58 buyout fee if you’re on an annual contract before the year is up.
Both work by the same principle: written notice, a specific address, and patience while the notice period runs out.
Can I cancel LA Fitness online?
LA Fitness doesn’t offer a universal online cancellation option. Depending on your state, you may see a cancellation option in your MyFitness account. If not, email contact@fitnessintl.com as a starting point, and use certified mail as a backup if you don’t get written confirmation within a few days.
How long does an LA Fitness cancellation take?
LA Fitness requires 30 days’ written notice. Your membership stays active and billable for 30 days after they receive your request. Submit your cancellation at least 35 days before your next billing date to avoid being charged for another month.
Does LA Fitness charge a cancellation fee?
Month-to-month members pay no cancellation fee as long as they give 30 days’ notice. Members on term contracts face an early termination fee of up to $100 for leaving before the contract end date. Check your original agreement to confirm which type you have.
Will LA Fitness refund my annual fee if I cancel?
No. LA Fitness doesn’t refund the annual maintenance fee, even if you cancel shortly after it posts. If your annual fee is coming up soon, canceling before it hits saves you the full amount.
What do I do if LA Fitness keeps charging me after I cancel?
Contact LA Fitness Member Services with your cancellation proof: a certified mail receipt, email confirmation, or in-person receipt. If charges continue after 3 business days, dispute them with your bank and file a complaint with your state attorney general’s consumer protection office.
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Get Ditchr — freeLA Fitness doesn't offer a universal online cancellation option. Depending on your state, you may see a cancellation option in your MyFitness account. If not, email contact@fitnessintl.com as a starting point, and use certified mail as a backup if you don't get written confirmation within a few days.
LA Fitness requires 30 days' written notice. Your membership stays active and billable for 30 days after they receive your request. Submit your cancellation at least 35 days before your next billing date to avoid being charged for another month.
Month-to-month members pay no cancellation fee as long as they give 30 days' notice. Members on term contracts face an early termination fee of up to $100 for leaving before the contract end date. Check your original agreement to confirm which type you have.
No. LA Fitness doesn't refund the annual maintenance fee, even if you cancel shortly after it posts. If your annual fee is coming up soon, canceling before it hits saves you the full amount.
Contact LA Fitness Member Services with your cancellation proof: a certified mail receipt, email confirmation, or in-person receipt. If charges continue after 3 business days, dispute them with your bank and file a complaint with your state attorney general's consumer protection office.
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