---
title: "DELETE /crm/objects/2026-03/contacts/{contactId}"
method: DELETE
path: "/crm/objects/2026-03/contacts/{contactId}"
tags: ["Basic"]
---

# DELETE /crm/objects/2026-03/contacts/{contactId}

`DELETE /crm/objects/2026-03/contacts/{contactId}`

Delete a contact by ID. Deleted contacts can be restored within 90 days of deletion. Learn more about the [data impacted by contact deletions](https://knowledge.hubspot.com/privacy-and-consent/understand-restorable-and-permanent-contact-deletions) and how to [restore archived records](https://knowledge.hubspot.com/records/restore-deleted-records).

## Path parameters

- `contactId` string, required

## Response `204`

No content

## Other responses

- `default` — An error occurred.

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