Michigan Solicitor Permits (2026)

Key Facts

Cancellation window: 3 business days
Threshold: Sales of $25 or more
Statute: MCL 445.111 et seq.
Civil penalty: Up to $25,000

Full Breakdown

The Michigan Home Solicitation Sales Act, MCL 445.111 et seq., applies to door-to-door sales of goods or services costing $25 or more. Sellers must furnish a written contract with a clear notice of the buyer's right to cancel within three business days. Sellers cannot collect non-refundable deposits or begin work during the cancellation period. The act applies statewide and supplements local solicitor permit ordinances; local rules cannot reduce these consumer protections.

Violations & Penalties

Failure to provide cancellation notice voids the contract and permits buyer cancellation at any time. Violations are also unfair trade practices under MCL 445.903, with civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Michigan city eliminate the three-day cancellation right?

No. The Home Solicitation Sales Act is a statewide consumer protection law. Local solicitor ordinances may add registration and identification requirements but cannot reduce statutory cancellation rights.

Does the cancellation right apply to all door-to-door sales?

It applies to most consumer sales of $25 or more at the buyer's home. Emergency repairs the buyer requested in writing and certain insurance and securities sales are exempt under MCL 445.111.

Michigan Home Solicitation Sales Act Cancellation Rights

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