
State Resale Certificate Forms
Find resale certificate forms by state and review the basic rules that apply before you use a resale certificate. Each state page is designed to help businesses locate the correct form, understand common requirements, and access official state resources.
This directory is built for retailers, wholesalers, online sellers, drop-shippers, and credit departments that need state-specific resale certificate information in one place.
Resale certificate rules vary by state
States do not follow one uniform process. Some require a state-issued form. Some accept alternate documentation. Some require a sales tax permit before a certificate can be used. Suppliers may also apply their own review standards before accepting a certificate.
Start with your state below.
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
What is a resale certificate?
Learn how resale certificates work and why businesses use them to buy inventory tax-exempt for resale.
Link: What Is a Resale Certificate
Sales tax permit vs resale certificate
Review the difference between a sales tax permit and a resale certificate before submitting documentation to a supplier.
Link: Sales Tax Permit vs Resale Certificate
Multi-state resale certificate rules
Understand when a supplier may accept a multi-state certificate and when a state-specific form is still required.
Link: Multi-State Resale Certificates
Important note
ResaleTax.com provides general educational information and links to official state resources. It does not provide legal or tax advice. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant state tax authority before using a resale certificate.