Vehicle Services
Requirements For A Delaware Vehicle Repossessor
- Must complete an Application for Delaware Dealership License (Form MV29) that shall include a criminal history background check and a Signature Authorization (Form MV26) before obtaining repossession tags.
- Delaware driver’s license must have been issued to individual owners at least 90 days prior to issuance of the repossession plate. May be waived for businesses that are incorporated in Delaware.
- Must check with the Division of Motor Vehicles for availability of business name. If the name requested is already in use or close to another dealership’s name, it will be necessary to choose another business name.
- Must have an office located on the premises with a desk and filing cabinet adequate to maintain records.
- Dealer tags and records must be maintained at the address shown on the Application for Dealership License and available for inspection by duly authorized agents of the Division of Motor Vehicles, law enforcement officers and the Attorney General’s Office.
- Must have a telephone installed in the office and listed in the business name. Must attach documentation to application.
- Must have proof of liability insurance coverage showing how many dealer tags are insured attached to the application.
- Business name must be registered with the Prothonotary’s Office in the county where the business is located. There is a filing fee. Listed below are the addresses and telephone numbers for each county:
New Castle County Kent County Sussex County Daniel L. Herrmann Courthhouse
1020 N. King St
Wilmington, DE 19801-3349
Phone: 302.577.2400 ext.153Kent County Courthhouse
38 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302.739.3184Sussex County Courthhouse
10 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 302.856.5742 - Must obtain an annual business license from the Division of Revenue, and a copy must be attached to the Application for Delaware Dealership License. If the business is within city or town limits, a city business license must be obtained as well. Listed below are the addresses and telephone numbers for each county:
or: Toll Free 800.292.7826 (in Delaware only)New Castle County Kent County Sussex County Division of Revenue
Carvel Office Bldg.
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302.577.3300Division of Revenue
Thomas Collins Bldg.
540 S. Dupont Hwy.
Suite A
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302.744.1085Division of Revenue
422 N. Dupont Hwy
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 302.856.5358 - Must obtain a Delaware personal criminal history from the State Bureau of Identification, 1407 North Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 302.739.5882. There is a charge for this service.
- Only after inspection of the business location and approval by the Division of Motor Vehicles, can a license be issued to an applicant.
- Repossessor licenses expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed 90 days prior to expiration. The fee for each repossessor tag is $10.00. All repossessor tags must be approved by the Director and can, at any time, be suspended.
- Repossessor licenses allow only for the transport and sale of the repossessed vehicle.
- Cause must be shown if more than one plate is to be issued.
- A Dealer’s Notification of Used Vehicle Received (MV60 Form) must be filed with the Division of Motor Vehicles on every vehicle acquired by the repossessor.
- A repossessor is not permitted to operate in the same location with another repossessor.
