Can I cancel a door-to-door sale in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama law gives consumers three business days to cancel any home solicitation sale over $25 by sending written notice to the seller, with full refund required.

Do traveling salespeople need a state license in Alabama?

Yes. Transient or itinerant vendors must obtain a state license under Alabama Code Section 40-12-174 and pay applicable county transient business taxes before soliciting.

Alabama Solicitor Permits Law: Statewide Soliciting & Door-to-Door Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Cancellation Period: 3 business days
Threshold: Sales over $25
Statute: Sections 5-19-10 to 12
Vendor License: Section 40-12-174
Notice Required: Written cancellation form

Source: Ala. Code § 34-35-7 — Transient merchant license fee and bond

Full Breakdown

Alabama Code Sections 5-19-10 through 5-19-12 establish a statewide three-business-day right of cancellation for any consumer credit sale or cash sale over $25 made at a buyer's home through personal solicitation. The seller must provide written notice of the cancellation right at the time of sale and provide a Notice of Cancellation form. Additionally, Alabama Code Section 40-12-174 requires transient or itinerant vendors to obtain a state license and pay county-level transient business taxes before soliciting. These state requirements apply alongside local solicitor permits.

Violations & Penalties

Violating the Home Solicitation Sales Act voids the contract and entitles consumers to refund. Operating as an unlicensed transient vendor is a misdemeanor with fines and tax penalties.

Alabama Transient Merchant and Door-to-Door Sales Law

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