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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Delaware

A step-by-step guide to every field on a Delaware vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Delaware's fill-out surprise is arithmetic: there's no sales tax, but the DMV collects a 5.25% Document Fee (raised from 4.25% in October 2025 — many guides still quote the old rate) on the HIGHER of your price and NADA book value. On a $20,000 car that's $1,050, which startles buyers sold on the "tax-free Delaware" myth. A bill of sale isn't required for an ordinary private sale when the title assignment carries the buyer, date, price, and odometer, but it is a useful record — if you write one (no official form): parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, both signatures, no notary. The buyer applies for the new title at a Delaware DMV location immediately and no later than 30 days after purchase (the vehicle may not be driven until that title is issued) — and brings the vehicle itself, because Delaware runs a DMV-lane safety inspection before registration (most other states inspect elsewhere or not at all).

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Title deadline:30 days
Vehicle tax:5.25%
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Delaware
Delaware Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 5.25% Document Fee.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: The recorded owner's name is the only version that works here; anything else earns a correction cycle at the Delaware DMV.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: The buyer should write the name they'll register under — the Delaware paperwork downstream must match this line.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Check every character of the VIN against both the dashboard plate and the ownership document; close enough isn't a concept the registry recognizes.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: the buyer pays Delaware tax at registration (5.25% — Document Fee)
Tip: Write the real price: an accurate number keeps the filing for the 5.25% vehicle tax in Delaware simple.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Notary rule in Delaware: Sources conflict: Delaware titles do not require a notary, but 30 Del. C. § 3002(b) calls for a notarized bill of sale as evidence of the purchase price. Confirm with the DMV.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Make it two signed originals so both sides hold equal evidence; copies made later never carry the same weight.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Delaware bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Delaware — no notary section, DE vehicle tax at 5.25%, and 30-day title transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Delaware

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Delaware vehicle transfer:

  • Title Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delaware's Document Fee now?
5.25% of the higher of the sale price or NADA value — increased from 4.25% effective October 1, 2025. It's a titling fee rather than a sales tax, but the math works the same: $20,000 vehicle → $1,050 at the counter.
Why does the buyer bring the car to the Delaware DMV?
Delaware inspects vehicles in-house: the DMV lane checks safety (and emissions where applicable) as part of titling/registration. Out-of-state titles and older vehicles should expect the lane visit before plates are issued.
Can a low price reduce the Document Fee?
No — the fee is assessed on the higher of your recorded price and the NADA book value, so underwriting the price achieves nothing.
Does Delaware require notarization?
Sources conflict. Delaware titles do not require a notary, but Delaware law (30 Del. C. § 3002(b)) says the purchase price shall be evidenced by a notarized bill of sale — confirm with the DMV.

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Delaware Bill of Sale Form

Documents a private vehicle sale as a signed record for both parties. If there is no bill of sale and no price on the title, Delaware DMV bases the document fee on the NADA average trade-in value.

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