How to Transfer Delaware Title

How do transfer title of my vehicle in Delaware (DE)?

  • The state of Delaware DOES require a Certificate of Title in order to transfer ownership of your vehicle. 
  • In order to complete your Delaware car sale, you must transfer your title by entering the name of the buyer/purchaser in the buyer/purchaser field. Please PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
  • License plates must be removed at time of pickup.  They must be returned to the DMV.
  • For detailed instructions on how to properly fill out and transfer your title, see the title samples below.

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Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles
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How to transfer Delaware title