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Delaware Car-Selling Guide

How to Sell a Car Without a Title in Delaware

Lost, damaged, or never received your Delaware title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Delaware rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.

Delaware keeps it simple: to sell, the title needs to be in your name, so if yours is missing you'll replace it first. Here's how, per the Delaware DMV.

Path 1 — Most vehicles

Get a duplicate title

Complete an Application for Duplicate Title (Form MV213) — all owners must sign, and any lienholder completes their portion. The duplicate title fee is $50 ($55 if a lien is involved). Apply in person at any Delaware DMV or by mail. Once you have the title, you assign it to your buyer on the back.

Good to know

Older cars skip the odometer step

When you transfer the car, the odometer disclosure isn't required if the vehicle is 10 years old or older or has no motor. Delaware charges a 4.25% document fee on transfers rather than a traditional sales tax.

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Delaware Essentials

Selling in Delaware — the essentials

The quick reference for signing your car over the right way in Delaware.

Where to sign
Sign the seller section of the title and record the odometer.
Notary
No — notarization is not required.
License plates
Keep your plates — they stay with you and can transfer to your next car.
Good to know
Delaware plates transfer to your next vehicle rather than staying with the car.
Before You Sell

A quick checklist

Three things worth confirming before you hand over the keys.

  • Check for a lien. Any recorded lien must be released before a clean title can issue.
  • Keep a bill of sale. A written record — buyer and seller info, vehicle details, price, and date — protects you.
  • Match the name. The seller's name should match the title record.
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This guide is general information based on Delaware rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Delaware DMV page) before acting.

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