Oregon Statewide Rule

Oregon Door-to-Door Sales Cancellation and No-Solicitation Protections

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oregon (2026)

Key Facts

Right to Cancel: Three business days
Threshold: Sales over $25
Statute: ORS 83.710-83.750
Enforcement: Oregon DOJ
Max Penalty: $25,000 per violation

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Oregon Public Law

Summary

Oregon's Home Solicitation Sales Act (ORS 83.710-83.750) gives consumers a statewide three-day right to cancel door-to-door purchases over $25 and requires written cancellation notice from solicitors at the time of sale.

83.720 Cancellation of home solicitation sale; notice; exception. (1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, in addition to any other right to revoke an offer or rescind a transaction that the buyer may have, the buyer has the right to cancel a home solicitation sale until 12 midnight of the third business day after the day on which the buyer signs an agreement or offer to purchase that complies with ORS 83.710 to 83.750 or pays by cash or check. (2) Cancellation occurs when the buyer gives written notice of cancellation to the seller at the address stated in the agreement or offer to purchase.

Source: Oregon Public LawView official code

Full Breakdown

ORS 83.710 to 83.750 imposes uniform statewide rules on home solicitation sales. Any door-to-door sale of goods or services exceeding $25 must include a written contract, a clearly worded notice of the buyer's three-business-day right to cancel, and a separate cancellation form. Solicitors must orally inform buyers of cancellation rights. The contract must be in the same language as the sales pitch. Consumers who cancel within three business days are entitled to a full refund and have no obligation to return goods unless the seller retrieves them. Violations are unlawful trade practices under ORS 646.608, enforced by the Oregon Department of Justice.

Violations & Penalties

Violations are unlawful trade practices under ORS 646.608. The Oregon Attorney General may seek injunctions, restitution, and civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation under ORS 646.642.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oregon's three-day cancellation right apply to every door-to-door sale?

It applies to home solicitation sales of goods or services priced over $25 made at the buyer's residence, except for emergency repairs the buyer specifically requested in writing.

What must a door-to-door seller give me at the time of sale?

Under ORS 83.720, the seller must provide a written contract, a notice of the right to cancel within three business days, and a detachable cancellation form, all in the language of the sale.

How do I report a solicitor that violated these rules?

File a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection Section. The Attorney General can pursue civil penalties and consumer restitution under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

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