DelDOT | Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles

Vehicle Services
Motor Vehicle Fees
Registration - Cars
Renewals (yearly) 40.00
Late Renewal 10.00
Temporary Tag 10.00
Temporary Permit 10.00
Courtesy Inspection 4.00
Vanity Plate (yearly) 40.00
Handicapped Placard No Charge
Motorcycle 15.00
Environmental Specialty Plate (one-time) 35.00
Animal Welfare Specialty Plate (one-time) 50.00
Farmland Preservation Specialty Plate (one-time) 50.00
Registration - Farm Trucks (yearly)
5,000 pounds or less 40.00
Greater than 5,000
(*Price for each 1,000 pounds over 5,000)
*3.80
Registration - Recreational Vehicles (yearly)
5,000 pounds or less 40.00
Greater than 5,000 pounds (*Price for each 1,000 pounds over 5,000) *6.40
Registration - Trailers (yearly)
0-1,000 pounds 15.00
1,001 - 2,000 pounds 20.00
2,001 - 5,000 pounds 40.00
For each 1,000 pounds over 5,000 pounds 18.00
Registration - Commercial Vehicles over 5,000 Pounds (yearly)
5,000 pounds or less 40.00
For each 1,000 pounds over 5,000 pounds 18.00
Duplicates
License Plate with Sticker 6.00
License Plate without Sticker 5.00
Validation Sticker 1.00
Dealer License Plate 6.00
Registration Card 2.00
Sample License Plate 7.00
Environmental/Animal Welfare License Plate 10.00
Titles
Title with Lien 35.00
Title without Lien 25.00
Duplicate 25.00
Change Tag Fee 25.00
Corrected Title without Lien 25.00
Corrected Title with Lien 35.00
Vehicle Record 15.00
Certified Vehicle Affidavit 20.00
Retain Tag Fee 10.00
Switch Tag Fee (per tag & title) 10.00
Document Fee 3.75% of purchase price or NADA book value, whichever is greater. Minimum document fee is $8.00.
Driver's License
Class D 25.00
Renewal Class D 25.00
Renewal Permanent Class D
(Effective August 1, 2007, no more new permanent driver licenses shall be issued.)
15.00
CDL 30.00
CDL each Additional Endorsement 5.00
Motorcycle Endorsement 8 00
Taxi Endorsement 3.45
Late Renewal Fee 1.15
Duplicate License 10.00
Change of Address No Charge
Change of Name 1.15
Photo Identification Card 20.00
Duplicate Photo ID Card 5.00
Driver's License Record 15.00
Certified DL Affidavit 20.00
DL Suspension Reinstatement 25.00
DL Revocation Reinstatement 143.75
Uninsured Motorist
Penalty Fee for Uninsured Motorist
(*PLUS $5.00 per day after the 31st day from mailing date of notice)
100.00*
DL Suspension Reinstatement 25.00
Vehicle Registration Reinstatement 50.00
 
DMV will accept personal checks; however, if you present an uncollectible check, a penalty of $25.00 is charged. If the original amount plus the penalty fee is not paid within 10 days, your driver's license will be suspended.
 
Driver's license fees also include the costs of learner's permits (motorcycle, class D &CDL) that precede the issuance of the licenses.
 

NOTE

Delaware law allows a vehicle owner who trades in a Delaware-titled vehicle when purchasing another vehicle, to deduct the value of the trade-in vehicle from the purchase price of the new vehicle. Certain limitations apply to this credit. Refer to the Trade-In Credit Section of this website.

NOTE

Delaware law allows out-of-state vehicle owners a credit on a sales tax, transfer tax or some similar levy paid to another state on the purchase of a vehicle within 90 days prior to registering the vehicle in Delaware. The vehicle must have been titled/registered in the other state within 90 days prior to registering the vehicle in Delaware. The 90-day rule is strictly enforced.

Delaware residents who purchase a vehicle from an out-of-state dealer will not receive credit for any taxes paid. The majority of states exempt out-of-state buyers from their taxes but some states collect taxes on all vehicle sales. Residents need to be aware that they may be taxed twice on vehicles purchased from some states.

Last Updated: Friday, 24-Apr-2009 11:12:25 Eastern Daylight Time
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