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Delaware Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator

A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $40 per year to register, plus a $35 title. Golf carts are explicitly banned from all Delaware highways — only a certified LSV can be registered and driven on roads. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.

Verified against official Delaware sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.

Your golfcart

Estimated annual cost
$40.00/ year
  • LSV registration
    $40.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LSV certificate of title
    $35.00
One-time total: $35.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.

Delaware golf cart & LSV fees (2026)

FeeAmount
LSV registration (per year)$40
LSV certificate of title$35

Fees shown are the Delaware state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Delaware roads posted 35 mph or less.
  • Delaware adds a document fee of 5.25% of the purchase price at titling (raised from 4.25% on October 1, 2025), plus an annual self-inspection affidavit (form MV2009).
  • No dual-lane highways except where a town ordinance allows.

What determines golf cart registration cost in Delaware?

  • Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
  • LSV registration fee
  • Title fee
  • Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)

Frequently asked questions

Are golf carts street legal in Delaware?

Golf carts are explicitly banned from all Delaware highways — only a certified LSV can be registered and driven on roads. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Delaware roads posted 35 mph or less.

How much does it cost to register an LSV in Delaware?

Registration is $40 per year, plus a $35 title.

Can I make my golf cart street legal in Delaware?

Delaware does not allow golf-cart-to-LSV conversions — only factory-built, manufacturer-certified vehicles can be titled and registered for road use.

What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?

A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Delaware roads posted 35 mph or less.

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Official Delaware resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Delaware DMV ↗☎ (302) 744-2500dmv.de.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.