Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Alaska
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Alaska, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: For a door-to-door sale of $10 or more (solicited in person or by phone and agreed to away from the seller's place of business), the buyer may revoke within five business days, and the seller must give written notice of that right at the time of sale. AS 45.02.350
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | For a door-to-door sale of $10 or more (solicited in person or by phone and agreed to away from the seller's place of business), the buyer may revoke within five business days, and the seller must give written notice of that right at the time of sale. The seller pays the cost of returning goods. There is no cooling-off period for car purchases. The Department of Law's vehicles page states there is no automatic two- or three-day cooling-off period to return a car once the purchase is complete. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 45.02.350 |
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Where to get help in Alaska
More Alaska consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Alaska
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Alaska
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Alaska
- All Alaska consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Alaska?
For a door-to-door sale of $10 or more (solicited in person or by phone and agreed to away from the seller's place of business), the buyer may revoke within five business days, and the seller must give written notice of that right at the time of sale. The seller pays the cost of returning goods. There is no cooling-off period for car 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.