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If you paid off your loan early, you may be owed a GAP refund.
North Dakota GAP Insurance Refund Guide
Under North Dakota Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver Act, North Dakota consumers who pay off auto loans early are entitled to pro-rata GAP and warranty refunds. Dealers who fail to comply face Stop orders, fines of up to $500 per violation ($10,000 in total) and orders to refund the waiver price from the Insurance Commissioner (N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-57-08).
Quick Answer
In North Dakota, you're entitled to a pro-rata refund of unused GAP insurance and warranty products when your loan is paid off early. You can sue in Small Claims Court for up to $15,000.
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Key North Dakota Provisions
| Provision | Requirement | Your Right |
|---|---|---|
| Free Look Period | At least 30 days | Full refund during the free look (§ 26.1-57-01(6)) if no benefits have been provided |
| Cancellation Fee Cap | Max $50 after free look | Fee capped at $50 once the free look has ended (§ 26.1-57-06(1)) |
| Refund After the Free Look | Mandatory | The waiver must be cancellable; if no benefits have been provided, the refund must be at least as favorable as the sum-of-the-digits (Rule of 78) method, less the fee (§ 26.1-57-06(1)) |
| 90-Day Request Window | Required | If you cancel because the loan ended early, request the refund in writing within 90 days of that event (§ 26.1-57-06(2)) |
| High Small Claims Limit | $15,000 | Can pursue substantial claims without attorney |
Free Look Period
At least 30 daysCancellation Fee Cap
Max $50 after free lookRefund After the Free Look
Mandatory90-Day Request Window
RequiredHigh Small Claims Limit
$15,000What North Dakota Law Requires
Your Refund Rights
Under North Dakota Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver Act, North Dakota consumers who pay off auto loans early are entitled to pro-rata refunds on unused GAP insurance and warranty coverage. You're entitled to a pro-rata refund based on unused coverage time.
GAP coverage is often refundable after an early payoff, a refinance, or a total loss on which GAP paid no claim — but the contract, state law, and unused coverage determine the amount.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a GAP refund if I pay off my car early in North Dakota?
Yes, if no benefits have been paid. North Dakota GAP waivers must be cancellable, and after the free look the refund must be at least as favorable as the sum-of-the-digits method, less a cancellation fee of no more than $50 (N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-57-06(1)). Request it in writing within 90 days of the payoff (§ 26.1-57-06(2)).
Is there a free look period for GAP in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota requires a minimum 30-day free look period (§ 26.1-57-01) during which you can cancel for a full refund with no fee, as long as no benefits have been provided.
What is the North Dakota small claims limit?
North Dakota has a generous $15,000 small claims limit, making it easy to pursue GAP refund claims without hiring an attorney.
Where do I file a complaint about a GAP refund in North Dakota?
The North Dakota Insurance Commissioner enforces the GAP Waiver Act and can order a stop, fine violators and order a refund of the waiver price (N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-57-08), so file with the North Dakota Insurance Department. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division also takes consumer complaints.
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