Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Delaware
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Delaware, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: In a door-to-door sale of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (made somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the buyer may cancel before midnight of the third business day after the transaction. 6 Del. C. §§ 4403, 4404
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | In a door-to-door sale of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (made somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the buyer may cancel before midnight of the third business day after the transaction. The seller must give a contract or receipt with a bold notice of the right to cancel and two copies of a "Notice of Cancellation" form, in the same language as the sales pitch. After cancellation, payments and trade-ins must be returned within ten business days. Failing to follow these rules is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: 6 Del. C. §§ 4403, 4404 |
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Where to get help in Delaware
- Delaware Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Unit (Fraud and Consumer Protection Division)
- File a complaint or claim
More Delaware consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Delaware
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Delaware
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Delaware
- All Delaware consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Delaware?
In a door-to-door sale of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (made somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the buyer may cancel before midnight of the third business day after the transaction. The seller must give a contract or receipt with a bold notice of the right to cancel and two copies of a "Notice of Cancellation" form, in the same language as the sales pitch. After cancellation, payments and trade-ins must be returned within ten business days. Failing to follow these rules is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act.
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.