Updated February 21, 2023
A Delaware vehicle bill of sale is a legal document that is provided by a seller to a buyer to prove the purchase of a motor vehicle. This document outlines that a legal transaction has taken place and will be required to register a vehicle with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
A bill of sale has no signing requirements, but it is recommended for the buyer and seller to sign, and notarization is optional but recommended.
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Registering a Vehicle
When purchasing a vehicle from a private seller, owners have thirty (30) days to register the car. Cars purchased from dealers will normally go through an automatic registration process, but owners should confirm with the dealership. New residents relocating to the State have sixty (60) days to register the motor vehicle. In either case, the registration is good for either one (1) or two (2) years. Renewals may be completed online at Delaware’s MyDMV online portal.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Federal Form) – Applies to non-self-propelled vehicles less than 16,000 lbs and under ten (10) years old.
Where to Register
To register a vehicle, owners may proceed to the State’s Division of Motor Vehicles.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement;
- Certificate of Title;
- Vehicle Transfer Notification;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Emissions test;
- A Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney is required if an individual is registering the vehicle on another’s behalf;
- Sufficient payment for Registration Fees; and
- Proof of Insurance with required minimums:
- $25,000 for bodily injury or death for one person/$50,000 for all involved
- $10,000 for property damage
- $15,000 personal injury for one person/$30,000 for all involved