Last Update: September 16, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Delaware

Vehicle registration and title records in Delaware are administered at the state level by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Registration information can be updated through the MyDMV online portal, by mail, or in person at one of the Division's full-service offices, and the applicable procedure depends on the record being changed and the reason for the change.

Delaware Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

The Division of Motor Vehicles should be notified of any event that changes the information associated with a vehicle's registration or title record. Common situations that require action include:

• A change of residential or mailing address, which must be reported to the Division within 30 days.
• A legal name change, which affects the name shown on the registration record and the certificate of title.
• Incorrect information appearing on a registration card, a certificate of title, or a title assignment.
• The purchase or transfer of a vehicle, which requires application for a new certificate of title within 30 days.
• Taking up residence in Delaware with a vehicle previously registered in another state, which requires titling and registration within 60 days.
• The transfer of a license plate from one vehicle to another, including the $35 transfer of title and registration option available when the plate has not been otherwise assigned.

Where to File a Delaware Vehicle Registration Change

Delaware administers registration and titling at the state level, so routine registration changes are filed directly with the Division of Motor Vehicles rather than through county offices. Transactions may be completed through the Division's online services, by mail to P.O. Box 698, Dover, DE 19903, or in person at any DMV office.

Title corrections are filed with the same Division. The DMV's titling requirements provide that all documents presented with a title application, including the application itself and any power of attorney or estate executor documents, must be originals; photocopies are not accepted. The Division recommends that sellers and buyers complete title transfers at a DMV facility so the paperwork can be reviewed and any errors corrected at the point of transfer.

Registration and renewal require proof of a valid Delaware liability insurance policy. Coverage must meet minimums of $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury in a single accident, $10,000 for property damage, and $15,000/$30,000 in personal injury protection.

Delaware Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

An address update for the registration record can be submitted online through MyDMV, by mail on the DMV Change of Address Form, or in person at any DMV office. Customers who change the vehicle address, vehicle color, or registration online can print a replacement registration card from the portal for 24 hours. An address change must be reported within 30 days, and the notice applies to both the vehicle registration section and the driver license section of the Division's records.

Delaware Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change should be reviewed as both a registration and a title matter because the name appears on the certificate of title and the vehicle registration record. The DMV's titling requirements include conditions for a change of name and address, under which the title record is corrected, and the registration record is updated in the same transaction.

When ownership of a vehicle is transferred following a sale, an application for a new certificate of title must be made in the buyer's name, with the assignment of title completed and the transfer recorded by the Division.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Delaware Registration Record

The correction procedure depends on the record that contains the error. Errors on the registration record are corrected by requesting a replacement registration card from the Division, which may also issue replacement license plates and replacement validation stickers.

Errors on the title record require a corrected title application. When a certificate of title has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, the owner submits the Application for Duplicate Title (Form MV213) to obtain a replacement. When information on a certificate of title must be corrected, a corrected title is issued through the Division, with separate fees for titles corrected without a lien and with a lien. For private sales completed away from a DMV office, sellers must submit the Seller's Report of Sale together with the registration card to the Division.

Delaware Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

• New residents must apply for Delaware registration within 60 days after taking up residence, under Section 2102 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code. A violation is punishable by a fine of $400–$600 for the first offense and a fine of $800–$1,200, imprisonment of 10–30 days, or both, for each subsequent offense.
• Purchased or transferred vehicles require a new certificate of title immediately following purchase, and no later than 30 days after purchase. The Division charges a penalty fee when a title application is received more than 30 days after the purchase date.
• Renewals may be completed up to 90 days before the registration expiration date. Renewals performed after the registration has expired and within 12 months of the expiration date are subject to an additional $20 fee.
• Temporary registration permits may be issued for up to 15 days for a fee of $20 when a registration has expired or when an unregistered vehicle must be moved.
• Address changes must be reported to the Division within 30 days of the change.
• Insurance coverage must be maintained for the entire registration period; registered vehicles are checked at random for coverage, and a lapse may subject the vehicle to the uninsured motorist penalties on the Division's fee schedule.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Delaware?

Delaware vehicle registration and title records are administered by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which publishes a statewide fee schedule for registration, titles, and duplicate documents. The current amounts for the most common changes are listed in the table below.

Contact Information

Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
303 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 744-2500
Official Website: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles