---
type: faq
title: "Can gift certificates legally have expiration dates?"
description: "Federal law sets a floor for how long a gift certificate has to stay valid, and many states add stricter protections on top of it. Print your terms with bo"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/can-gift-certificates-legally-have-expiration-dates
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Can gift certificates legally have expiration dates?

Federal law sets a floor for how long a gift certificate has to stay valid, and many states add stricter protections on top of it. Print your terms with bo

Part of the **Marketing Materials** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/can-gift-certificates-legally-have-expiration-dates