Required dealer fee and as-is notices by state
Which states require specific wording beside the dealer fee, on an as-is sale, or on the buyer's order.
Last checked November 14, 2026
Many states require exact wording on the buyer's order or beside the dealer fee. Missing it can cause real problems. This table shows which states DMS Apex prints required wording for.
| State | Fee notice | As-is notice | Other required wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | No | Yes |
| Alaska | Yes | No | No |
| Arizona | No | No | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes | No | No |
| California | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado | No | No | No |
| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Delaware | No | No | No |
| District of Columbia | No | No | Yes |
| Florida | Yes | No | No |
| Georgia | No | No | No |
| Hawaii | No | Yes | No |
| Idaho | Yes | No | No |
| Illinois | Yes | No | No |
| Indiana | No | No | No |
| Iowa | Yes | No | No |
| Kansas | No | No | No |
| Kentucky | No | No | No |
| Louisiana | Yes | No | No |
| Maine | No | No | Yes |
| Maryland | No | No | No |
| Massachusetts | No | No | No |
| Michigan | No | No | No |
| Minnesota | No | No | No |
| Mississippi | Yes | No | No |
| Missouri | Yes | No | No |
| Montana | No | No | No |
| Nebraska | No | No | Yes |
| Nevada | No | No | Yes |
| New Hampshire | No | No | Yes |
| New Jersey | No | No | Yes |
| New Mexico | No | No | Yes |
| New York | Yes | No | Yes |
| North Carolina | No | No | No |
| North Dakota | No | No | No |
| Ohio | No | No | No |
| Oklahoma | No | No | No |
| Oregon | Yes | No | No |
| Pennsylvania | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rhode Island | No | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | No | No | No |
| South Dakota | No | No | No |
| Tennessee | No | No | No |
| Texas | Yes | No | No |
| Utah | Yes | No | No |
| Vermont | No | No | No |
| Virginia | No | Yes | Yes |
| Washington | Yes | No | No |
| West Virginia | No | Yes | No |
| Wisconsin | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wyoming | No | No | No |
The Buyer's Order in DMS Apex carries each state's required wording automatically, in the type size the state requires where one is set.
Rules change and have exceptions. This table summarizes the rules DMS Apex uses to work out a standard used-car sale and is not legal or tax advice. Confirm current requirements with your state agency or an accountant, and re-check every January.
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