Author: Manny Ruiz

Alabama has no doc fee cap; typical fee is about $489. What the law requires, how it is taxed, and how to push back on the fee.

Arkansas caps the dealer doc fee at $129.00 (Ark. Code § 23-112-317; Ark. Motor Vehicle Commission Act § 23-112-317; CHAPTER 6. Used Motor Vehicle Buyers P

North Dakota has no doc fee cap; typical fee is about $250. What the law requires, how it is taxed, and how to push back on the fee.

Alaska has no doc fee cap; typical fee is about $300. What the law requires, how it is taxed, and how to push back on the fee.

Maryland caps the dealer doc fee at $800.00 (Md. Code, Transp. § 15-311.1). What buyers pay, how it shows on the contract, and 3 things to push back on.

Indiana caps the dealer doc fee at $261.72 from July 1, 2026 (Ind. Code 9-32-13-7). What buyers pay, taxability, and what to push back on.

Tennessee has no doc fee cap; the typical fee is about $499. What the law requires, how it is taxed, and how to negotiate the fee down.

Michigan caps the dealer doc fee at $280 or 5% of price (MCL 492.113). What buyers pay, the RD-108 line, and 3 things to push back on.

Illinois caps the dealer doc fee at $377.63 for 2026 (815 ILCS 375/11.1). What buyers pay, the required notice, and what to push back on.