Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Iowa
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Iowa, 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 (personally solicited and agreed to somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the seller must give the buyer a completed "Notice of Cancellation" form in duplicate stating that the buyer may cancel without… Iowa Code ch. 555A (§§ 555A.1, 555A.3)
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | In a door-to-door sale of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (personally solicited and agreed to somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the seller must give the buyer a completed "Notice of Cancellation" form in duplicate stating that the buyer may cancel without penalty within three business days. After cancellation, payments and trade-ins must be returned within ten business days. The Attorney General notes that other specific contracts, such as buying clubs, funeral services, dating services, health clubs and time shares, may have their own cancellation rights. |
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Where to get help in Iowa
More Iowa consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Iowa
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Iowa
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Iowa
- All Iowa consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Iowa?
In a door-to-door sale of consumer goods or services of $25 or more (personally solicited and agreed to somewhere other than the seller's place of business), the seller must give the buyer a completed "Notice of Cancellation" form in duplicate stating that the buyer may cancel without penalty within three business days. After cancellation, payments and trade-ins must be returned within ten business days. The Attorney General notes that other specific contracts, such as buying clubs, funeral services, dating services, health clubs and time shares, may have their own cancellation rights.
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.