Free Delaware Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (Delaware DMV PDF)

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Delaware?

While the signed Certificate of Title is the primary legal ownership document, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires or strongly recommends a Bill of Sale to establish legal purchase price verification for the mandatory 4.25% Delaware Vehicle Document Fee, record federal odometer disclosures, and protect the seller once the 30-day Report of Sale is filed.

Q: Does Delaware have a vehicle sales tax?

No. Delaware has no statewide general sales tax. However, under 30 Del. C. § 3002, Delaware levies a 4.25% Motor Vehicle Document Fee on the vehicle's purchase price (or NADA clean trade-in book value, whichever is higher) when titling the car at the Delaware DMV.

Q: What is the Delaware Seller's Report of Sale?

Under 21 Del. C. § 2504, the seller must complete and return the detachable 'Seller's Report of Sale' located at the bottom of the Delaware Certificate of Title to the Delaware DMV within 30 days of the sale. This legally releases the seller from civil liability for subsequent parking tickets, toll violations, or accidents.

Q: Does a Delaware vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

Standard private vehicle sales in Delaware do not statutorily require bill of sale notarization if the title is properly assigned. However, notarization (Section F) is recommended to prevent title contestation, verify identity, and provide clear legal proof for DMV registration audits.

Q: What is required before you can title a car in Delaware?

Before titling at the Delaware DMV, the vehicle must be driven through an official Delaware DMV computerized inspection lane (Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, or Georgetown) to pass a free safety and emissions test. The buyer then presents the inspection pass slip, signed title, this Bill of Sale, Delaware auto insurance, and pays the 4.25% Document Fee plus title fees.

FORM SBF-DE-VEH Statutory Year: 2026

21 Del. C. §§ 2504, 2510 & 30 Del. C. § 3002

STATE OF DELAWARE STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

Compliant with Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Delaware County *:

Section B: Complete Motor Vehicle Description

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Style

Color

DE Plate #

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

DE Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For Delaware DMV Registration

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Federal / Delaware Odometer Disclosure

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade

Federal & Delaware Odometer Disclosure Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & 21 Del. C. § 2510) Federal and state law requires odometer disclosure. False statements incur statutory civil liability or imprisonment.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Mileage exceeds 5-digit mechanical limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (discrepancy).

DELAWARE 4.25% MOTOR VEHICLE DOCUMENT FEE (30 Del. C. § 3002): Delaware imposes no sales tax; however, a 4.25% Document Fee is assessed on the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value (whichever is greater) upon titling. SELLER'S 30-DAY REPORT OF SALE NOTICE (21 Del. C. § 2504): Seller must submit the detachable Seller's Report of Sale from the title to the Delaware DMV within 30 days to cancel civil liability. STATUTORY "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER (6 Del. C. § 2-316): This vehicle is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, whether known or unknown. Seller disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Delaware law (11 Del. C. § 1221) that Seller is lawful owner with clear title free of liens.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Ownership Affidavit

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must Match Delaware Title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For Delaware DMV Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Delaware Notary Public Acknowledgment

STATE OF DELAWARE COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed the within instrument.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Delaware DMV Approved

FORM SBF-DE-VEH (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com 21 Del. C. §§ 2504, 2510 & 30 Del. C. § 3002 • Delaware DMV Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Delaware DMV 3-Step Vehicle Title & Registration Guide

Follow statutory Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles procedures to legally transfer title, submit the mandatory 30-day seller report, complete the lane safety inspection, and remit the 4.25% Document Fee.

Execute Title, Bill of Sale & Report

The seller signs over the original Delaware Certificate of Title with purchase price and certified odometer reading. Both parties complete this Form SBF-DE-VEH Bill of Sale. The seller submits the detachable Seller's Report of Sale to the DMV within 30 days (21 Del. C. § 2504).

Pass DMV Inspection Lane

In Delaware, prior to titling, the buyer must drive the vehicle through an official Delaware DMV drive-through inspection lane (Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, or Georgetown) for a free computerized safety and emissions inspection to obtain a pass slip.

Pay 4.25% Doc Fee & Title (30 Days)

Within 30 calendar days of purchase, the buyer visits the Delaware DMV with the signed title, Bill of Sale, inspection pass certificate, and Delaware liability insurance. The buyer pays the $35 title fee and the 4.25% Document Fee (30 Del. C. § 3002) to receive license plates.

Statutory Summary

Delaware Vehicle Sale Legal Requirements Summary

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Delaware Certificate of Title	21 Del. C. § 2504	Mandatory	Primary legal document of ownership; transfer executed on reverse.
Seller's Report of Sale	21 Del. C. § 2504	Mandatory Seller (30 Days)	Detached and submitted to DMV within 30 days to cancel seller civil liability.
Form SBF-DE-VEH Bill of Sale	21 Del. C. § 2510	Essential	Legal contract establishing purchase price for 4.25% Document Fee assessment.
4.25% Vehicle Document Fee	30 Del. C. § 3002	Mandatory (Buyer)	Delaware's vehicle fee in lieu of sales tax, assessed on greater of price or NADA book value.
DMV Safety & Emissions Inspection	21 Del. C. § 2143	Prerequisite	Mandatory free inspection at Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, or Georgetown lanes before titling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Delaware?

Does Delaware have a vehicle sales tax?

What is the Delaware Seller's Report of Sale?

Does a Delaware vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is required before you can title a car in Delaware?

Free Delaware Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

STATE OF DELAWARE STATUTORY BILL OF SALE