Free Delaware Free Printable Bill of Sale
Delaware has no traditional sales tax, but buyers should be aware of the 5.25% document fee assessed at title transfer on the higher of the sale price or the NADA average trade-in value. Delaware publishes no official bill of sale form, and one is not required for an ordinary private sale of a Delaware-titled car when the title assignment is complete, though a printed bill of sale is a useful record; the buyer must apply for the new title at a DE DMV office immediately and no later than 30 days after purchase.
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Delaware Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Delaware has no traditional sales tax on vehicles but charges a 5.25% document fee ("doc fee") on the higher of the sale price or the NADA average trade-in value.
Delaware Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print your bill of sale — include the VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale price, date, and full legal names, addresses, and signatures of both buyer and seller.
- The document completes with two signatures at the time of sale; no notary or witness needed.
- Seller signs the back of the title over to the buyer, completing the transfer section including the odometer disclosure.
- Print two copies of the signed bill of sale — one for the seller's records and one for the buyer.
- Buyer brings the signed title, bill of sale, proof of insurance, and valid ID to a DE DMV office within 30 days of the sale.
- Pay the 5.25% document fee (on the higher of the sale price or the NADA average trade-in value) to complete the title transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Buyers sometimes assume that no sales tax means no fees — Delaware's 5.25% document fee can still be a significant cost, especially if the DMV assesses it on book value rather than the stated sale price.
- The doc fee is based on the higher of your sale price or the NADA average trade-in value — writing an unusually low price will not reduce the fee assessed at the DMV.
- Missing the 30-day transfer deadline can result in penalty fees at the DMV.
- Sellers who do not keep a copy of the bill of sale have no proof of sale if the buyer delays the title transfer.