No it is not necessary. However...
You will either need a shorter oil filter, or a 90* filter adapter (which has the filter turn 90* off the block rather than coming straight off). Either will solve the problem. The stock replacement filter will likely hit. A shorter filter has been on my car for almost two years, daily driven with no issues (Wix/Napa #1068, Bosch 3402). I prefer the shorter filter over the 90* due to, to me, its just another place for a possible leak and the shorter filter will work just fine. However many use both methods, and both methods work.
Just my 2cents.