What is Doc Fee (Documentary Fee)?
A fee charged by the dealership to cover the administrative costs of processing the paperwork for a vehicle sale.
Understanding Doc Fee (Documentary Fee) in Dealership Operations
The Documentary Fee (Doc Fee) covers the dealership's back-office costs associated with finalizing a sale, such as processing title transfers, registration, and compliance paperwork. Doc fees vary wildly by state—some states cap them at a low amount (e.g., $75), while in unregulated states they can exceed $1,000. Desking and F&I software automatically calculate and roll doc fees into the customer's final deal structure.
How CarSalesSoftware.com Handles Doc Fee (Documentary Fee)
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Related Glossary Terms
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
The true wholesale value of a vehicle, representing what a dealership is willing to pay for a trade-in or purchase at auction.
Automotive CRM
Customer Relationship Management software tailored for auto dealerships to track leads, manage follow-ups, and monitor the sales pipeline.
Back-End Gross
Profit generated in the F&I office through financing reserve and the sale of aftermarket products.