Dealer Fees in Maryland

Real fee data from 69 verified buyer deals across 44 dealerships

$800

Avg Doc Fee

$500

State Cap

$500 – $995

Range Seen

Maryland caps doc fees at $500

By state law, Maryland dealerships cannot charge more than $500 for documentation. Many dealers charge less. The data below shows what dealers actually charge.

Capped at $500 by state law

Maryland Dealers by Doc Fee (Lowest First)

DealerCityDoc FeeDeals
Koons Chevrolet White MarshWhite Marsh$5001
Jim Coleman ToyotaBethesda$6001
MileoneTowson$7381
Prestonmotor.comPreston$7992
Em5706.pittsvilleford.comPittsville$7991
Fitzgerald Auto MallsAnnapolis$7994
Autonation Chevrolet TimoniumTimonium$7991
BaysidePrince Frederick$7993
Fitzgerald KIA of AnnapolisAnnapolis$7991
Waldorf ToyotaWaldorf$7992
BMW of AnnapolisAnnapolis$7991
Cmas Toyota of Lexington ParkLexington Park$7991
Antwerpen ToyotaClarksville$7993
BMW of RockvilleRockville$7991
Mercedes-Benz of Hunt ValleyHunt Valley$7992
BMW of Bel AirBel Air$7992
BMW of TowsonTowson$7993
Fitzgerald Auto MallsFrederick$7991
Waldorf HondaWaldorf$7992
Upper Marlboro FordUpper Marlboro$7991
Hagerstown HondaHagerstown$7991
Audi Owings MillsOwings Mills$7991
Chevy Chase AcuraBethesda$7991
I.g. Burton ElktonElkton$8001
King VolkswagenGaithersburg$8001
Buchanan KIAWestminster$8002
Ourisman Chevrolet of BowieBowie$8001
Pohanka KIASalisbury$8001
Passport MazdaSuitland$8001
King KIAGaithersburg$8001
Pohanka CDJR of SalisburySalisbury$8002
Darcars Toyota of BaltimoreBaltimore$8001
Ourisman FrederickFrederick$8001
Mercedes-Benz of CatonsvilleCatonsville$8003
Passport BMWSuitland$8003
Ourisman Volkswagen of RockvilleRockville$8001
Herb Gordon SubaruSilver Spring$8001
Ourisman Honda of FrederickFrederick$8001
Koons Silver Spring FordSilver Spring$8001
Passport ToyotaSuitland$8002
Bethesda Volkswagen VolvoBethesda$8002
Autonation Ford MobileFallston$9953

Based on verified buyer deal sheets. Doc fees extracted from itemized fee breakdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?

Based on 66 verified buyer deal sheets, the average documentation fee at Maryland dealerships is $800. Actual fees range from $500 to $995.

What is the doc fee cap in Maryland?

Maryland caps dealer documentation fees at $500. Not all dealers charge the maximum — check individual dealer profiles for actual fees.

Are dealer fees negotiable in Maryland?

Doc fees are generally fixed per dealership but you can negotiate the overall deal to offset them. Add-ons (paint protection, VIN etching, pro packs) are almost always negotiable — ask to have them removed.