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Delaware DMV
Bill of sale for DE
DMV website
Title transfer form
MV-212
Days to transfer title
30 days
Bill of sale
Recommended
Notarization
Not required
Sales tax
No sales tax; 4.25% Document Fee applies.
Highlights
  • No sales tax — but 4.25% Document Fee on purchase price.
  • Lien releases must be original, not copies.

Services

Title Transfer
Transfer ownership to a buyer after a private sale.
Registration Renewal
Annual or biennial vehicle registration renewal.
Duplicate Title
Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title.
Lien Release
Record a paid-off loan and remove the lienholder.
Out-of-State Registration
Register a vehicle titled in another state after moving.
Salvage / Rebuilt Title
Process for vehicles declared total loss.
Personalized Plates
Apply for custom or vanity license plates.
Dealer License
Become a licensed retail or wholesale dealer.

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