Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Idaho
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Idaho, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: Idaho has no general three-day right to cancel. For door-to-door purchases of $25 or more for personal, family or household use, Idaho Consumer Protection Rules require the salesperson to give written notice of a three-working-day cancellation period, a contract or receipt, and two… Idaho Attorney General, Consumer Protection Manual (Door-to-Door Sales)
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | Idaho has no general three-day right to cancel. For door-to-door purchases of $25 or more for personal, family or household use, Idaho Consumer Protection Rules require the salesperson to give written notice of a three-working-day cancellation period, a contract or receipt, and two copies of a Notice of Cancellation; the seller must refund your money within ten days of cancellation. If you bought on credit from a door-to-door seller, the Idaho Credit Code gives three business days to cancel regardless of price. These rights do not apply to sales made entirely by mail, orders placed at the seller's business, or real estate, insurance or securities. From the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Manual (PDF posted 2018). |
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Where to get help in Idaho
More Idaho consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Idaho
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Idaho
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Idaho
- All Idaho consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Idaho?
Idaho has no general three-day right to cancel. For door-to-door purchases of $25 or more for personal, family or household use, Idaho Consumer Protection Rules require the salesperson to give written notice of a three-working-day cancellation period, a contract or receipt, and two copies of a Notice of Cancellation; the seller must refund your money within ten days of cancellation. If you bought on credit from a door-to-door seller, the Idaho Credit Code gives three business days to cancel regardless of price. These rights do not apply to sales made entirely by mail, orders placed at the seller's business, or real estate, insurance or securities.
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.