How to Cancel LexisNexis in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Hard

⚠️ Contract Alert: Most LexisNexis subscriptions auto-renew annually with a 30-60 day cancellation notice requirement. Check your agreement immediately — missing the window means another year locked in.

Before You Cancel

Find your contract — check your agreement for auto-renewal date, notice period, and early termination fees
Export your research — download saved searches, folders, and any document collections
Note your account number — you'll need it when calling
Check your renewal date — cancellation must typically be submitted 30-60 days before renewal

How to Cancel (Phone — Primary Method)

Call 1-800-543-6862
Have your account number ready
Request cancellation and ask for written confirmation
Ask for the exact termination date and whether any early termination fees apply
Follow up with an email to information@lexisnexis.com confirming the call

For Law Firms & Business Accounts

Business accounts often require contacting your assigned sales representative directly. If you don't know who that is, call the main line and request to be transferred. Multi-year commitments may have significant early termination fees — negotiate these down by citing competitive offers from Westlaw or Fastcase.

LexisNexis Consumer Reports (Different Product)

If you're looking to manage your LexisNexis consumer data file (used by insurance companies, employers, etc.), that's different from the legal research platform. Under the FCRA, you can request a free copy of your consumer report at personalreports.lexisnexis.com. You can also dispute inaccurate information or freeze your report.

The Real Cost

Solo practitioner plans: $60-150/month
Small firm packages: $150-500/month
Large firm enterprise: $1,000+/month
Annual cost for average solo: $720-1,800/year

Better Alternatives

Fastcase — free with most state bar memberships, covers primary law
Google Scholar — free case law search, surprisingly comprehensive
Casetext (now part of Thomson Reuters) — AI-powered legal research, often cheaper than Lexis
CourtListener / RECAP — free federal court documents and opinions
Law library access — most county law libraries offer free Lexis/Westlaw terminals

💡 Negotiation Tip: Before canceling, call and mention you're considering switching to Westlaw or Fastcase. LexisNexis retention teams often offer 30-50% discounts to keep subscribers. If you do want to cancel, this leverage can also help waive early termination fees.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Lexisnexis

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions