When a transaction is covered by the Three-Day Cooling-Off Law, you have three business days to cancel the contract. Under this law, you must make cancellation requests in writing to the specific address provided by the seller.
Note that car dealerships are under no legal obligation to offer a cooling-off period, so it may be a good idea to ask your salesperson about it. You may be able to negotiate a cooling-off period into your contract to close a deal when buying a car.
When a transaction is covered by the Three-Day Cooling-Off Law, you have three business days to cancel the contract.
However, Minnesota does have a Three-Day Cooling-Off Law (more formally known as the Home Solicitation Sales Act) for home solicitation sales. The law applies to the rental, lease or sale of goods or services for household or personal use, and also property improvements.
Always cancel in writing. You can use the cancellation form or send a letter. Keep a copy of your cancellation notice or letter. Send your cancellation notice by certified mail, return receipt.
A federal law allows consumers to cancel contracts made with a door-to-door salesperson or anywhere other than the seller's normal place of business within three days of signing. The three-day period is called a "cooling off" period.
Once the seller provides proper notice, the three business days' right to cancel begins to run. The Three-Day Cooling-Off Law does not apply when you buy a vehicle.