State Resale Certificate Forms

State resale certificate directory for U.S. businesses

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.

  • Alabama

  • 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.