DE DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 1

Question 1

How long does a new Delaware resident have to register their vehicle after establishing residency?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

New Delaware residents must register their vehicle with the DE DMV within 60 days of establishing residency.

Question 2

Which document proves legal ownership of a vehicle in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Certificate of title

Answer

The certificate of title is the legal document that proves ownership of a vehicle in Delaware.

Question 3

When selling a vehicle in Delaware, the seller must:

Accepted Answer

Keep the license plates

Answer

In Delaware, license plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle, so the seller keeps the plates when selling a car.

Question 4

What is required when transferring a vehicle title in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Signed title, odometer disclosure, and payment of transfer fees

Answer

A Delaware title transfer requires the seller to sign the title, complete an odometer disclosure statement, and the buyer must pay applicable transfer fees.

Question 5

How often must passenger vehicles be registered in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

Most passenger vehicles in Delaware require annual registration renewal with the DMV.

DE DMV - Delaware Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

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DE DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 1