Dealer Fee Laws by State

Dealer fee laws in the U.S. vary by state—some states cap doc fee; others require disclosure; some don't. Check your state so you know what's allowed and what to push back on. Here's dealer fee laws by state.

TL;DR Doc fee: some states cap it (e.g., $100–$500); others don't. Disclosure: some states require itemized breakdown. Check your state's rules—know the cap and push back if dealer exceeds it. Get full OTD in writing—use autopremo.com OTD calculator. Use autopremo.com.

Doc Fee Caps

Some states cap doc fee (e.g., $100–$500); others don't—dealer can charge more. Know your state's cap; if there's a cap, dealer can't exceed it. Use autopremo.com OTD calculator to build OTD. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.

Disclosure

Some states require itemized breakdown of fees. Get full OTD in writing regardless—every line. Use autopremo.com. See OTD at autopremo.com.

Bottom Line

Dealer fee laws vary by state—doc fee caps and disclosure. Check your state; get full OTD in writing. Use autopremo.com OTD calculator so you see what you're paying.