Help Desk
Return & Exchange Information

When you shop at L.L.Bean, your satisfaction is always guaranteed. In the event you do need to return or exchange an item you purchased from us, we want to make it as easy as possible. Follow the links below to learn more.

Returns or Exchanges at Our Stores
Returns or Exchanges by Mail L.L.Bean QuickExchange
Returning Items Delivered by Freight
Returns Without a Receipt
Repairs and Replacement Parts

Returns or Exchanges at Our Stores

Whether you purchased your item on llbean.com, by mail, by phone or at one of our stores, visit any L.L.Bean retail store or outlet for fast, friendly service.

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Returns or Exchanges by Mail

Place your item in the original packaging, if available, and enclose a completed Return and Exchange Form. You'll find the form right on the packing slip that came with your order. If you purchased your item at an L.L.Bean store or you don't have the original packing slip, you can download the form here.

Printable Return and Exchange Form (PDF)

  • FREE Return Shipping for L.L.Bean Visa Cardmembers*

    For fast, free return shipping, simply fill out your Return & Exchange form and use one of our prepaid shipping labels (see below). Not a Cardmember? Apply now.

    * Free return shipping is available exclusively to L.L.Bean Visa Cardmembers. Recipients who are not L.L.Bean Visa Cardmembers are not eligible for this benefit. Free return shipping requires the use of a designated L.L.Bean return label. APO/FPO addresses must use the designated USPS return label. Free return shipping does not apply to items requiring freight shipping, Direct to Business items or items returned from US Territories or international locations. Free return shipping may be restricted if the number of items returned in the prior one year period exceeds the number of items purchased within that time.

  • Returns from the US

    Use one of the shipping labels included on the packing slip that came with your order or print one online. Then place it over the original shipping label on your package. Please note that your refund will be reduced by $6.50 if you use a prepaid return label.

    Option 1 (our preferred option): Print a prepaid UPS shipping label or use the prepaid UPS return label from your packing slip. Take the package to the nearest UPS shipping location. Online tracking information is provided by UPS.

    Option 2: If UPS is unavailable in your area, you may print a prepaid USPS shipping label. Leave the package at your mailbox or drop it off at the nearest post office. No online tracking information is available for packages shipped via US Mail. For returns from APO and FPO addresses, please use this label.

    Option 3: If you choose not to use one of the prepaid labels, you will be responsible for paying all return shipping costs. Please ship your return to:

    L.L.Bean Returns
    3 Campus Dr.
    Freeport, ME 04034

    Exchanges within the US are usually delivered within two weeks of the day you put the exchange in the mail. For faster service, contact Customer Service to request an L.L.Bean QuickExchange.

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  • Returns from Canada

    Ship your return or exchange to the following address:

    Borderfree – L.L.Bean Returns
    1151 Martin Grove Road
    Etobicoke, ON M9W 4W7, Canada

    Please note: If the item was purchased within the last four years, our Canadian customs broker will submit a claim form for duty and taxes to Revenue Canada on your behalf. We will refund the purchase price, plus any duties and tax charges, directly to you.

    If you request an exchange, we will pay shipping and handling charges for the item we ship to you (you will be responsible for duty and tax charges on the new item). Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

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  • Other International Returns

    Ship your return or exchange to the following address via surface or airmail. We're sorry, we cannot accept returns shipped via FedEx or UPS from a non-US address.

    L.L.Bean Returns
    3 Campus Dr.
    Freeport, ME 04034
    USA

    If you request an exchange, we will pay shipping and handling charges for the item we ship to you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your new item. Please note that your country may levy import customs and duties on any items we ship to you.

    Printable Return and Exchange Form (PDF)

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L.L.Bean QuickExchange™

For the fastest service, call Customer Service at 800-441-5713 to request a QuickExchange. We'll place an order for your new item right away, and usually ship it the next day. We'll need to charge you the purchase price, but we'll waive the shipping and handling charge for the new item. Once we receive your return, we'll credit you for the cost of the original item.

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Returning Items Delivered by Freight

If you discover a problem after you've accepted delivery, please contact us at 800-341-4341. We may be able to resolve the problem without requiring you to return the item. Please retain all packing material until you're completely satisfied with the condition and performance of your purchase. Doing so will make it easier to return the item if necessary.

If you do wish to return or exchange a freight item, please contact us at 800-341-4341. We will arrange the return shipment with a freight company.

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Return Without a Receipt

We encourage you to include your receipt in order to help us process your return more quickly. However, we'll accept your return without the original receipt (except if it was purchased at an L.L.Bean Outlet®). If you return an item without a receipt, please help speed processing time by telling us where and when you purchased the product.

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Repairs and Replacement Parts

At L.L.Bean, we help our customers "Reduce, Reuse, Resole." For a reasonable fee, we can extend the life of your L.L.Bean Boots. We can also repair many other products, including jackets, sleeping bags and tents. For details about repairs and our selection of replacement parts, please contact us at 800-341-4341.

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Our products are guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way. Return anything purchased from us at any time if it proves otherwise. We do not want you to have anything from L.L.Bean that is not completely satisfactory.

Printable Return
and Exchange Form
Fill out and print a copy to enclose with your return.
Email Us

800-441-5713 (US/Canada)

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