Step 1:

• All five-model year or newer vehicles that are purchased out-of-state must have their vehicle identification number verified. Present your vehicle at any DMV recheck inspection lane to have the verification performed
• New car dealers are authorized to perform this verification on new vehicles and must provide you with the Application for Title (MV212)
• All other vehicles are required to be inspected at any DMV Inspection Lane before a Delaware title can be issued

Step 2:

• At the Inspection Lane, you will be given an application for a Delaware title (MV212)
• Required Documents: the Certificate of Origin or the existing title with an Odometer Disclosure; the bill of sale if purchased from a dealer; proof of valid Delaware liability insurance; and your Delaware driver's license or other accepted proof of residency
• A notarized power of attorney from the leasing company must be provided to the lessee to sign the title application
• Please check to see if the state in which you purchased the vehicle also requires title related documents to be notarized

Step 3:

Fees for titling most passenger vehicles weighing five thousand pounds (5,000 lbs.) or less are:

• Twenty-five dollars ($25) for a title without a lien or thirty-five dollars ($35) for a title with a lien; PLUS
• A three and a quarter percent (3.25%) document fee based on the sale price or current NADA trade-in value of the vehicle, whichever is higher; AND
• Passenger Vehicle registrations of forty dollars ($40) per year
• Trailer and commercial vehicle registration fees are based on weight

The Division will issue a temporary tag to allow you to drive the vehicle to Delaware. The tag is available at any DMV office for a fee of $10. You must provide valid proof of Delaware liability insurance; bill of sale or vehicle title; vehicle identification number; and vehicle make and year.

For additional information regarding fees: Fee Chart