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Delaware Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Delaware costs $35 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: No sales tax, but a 5.25% document fee (raised from 4.25% in October 2025) on the higher of purchase price or NADA book value serves the same role. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Delaware sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      No sales tax, but a 5.25% document fee (raised from 4.25% in October 2025) on the higher of purchase price or NADA book value serves the same role.
      $1,837.50
    • Title fee
      $35.00
    One-time total: $1,872.50

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Title fee is $35 without a lien, $55 with one.

    What determines title transfer cost in Delaware?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($35)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Delaware?

    The title fee itself is $35. No sales tax, but a 5.25% document fee (raised from 4.25% in October 2025) on the higher of purchase price or NADA book value serves the same role. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Delaware?

    Yes — No sales tax, but a 5.25% document fee (raised from 4.25% in October 2025) on the higher of purchase price or NADA book value serves the same role.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Delaware?

    The doc fee is waived for gifts from immediate family — spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, including step- and in-law relations — on Delaware-title-to-Delaware-title transfers, plus joint-owner and inheritance transfers.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Delaware?

    Delaware publishes no separate late-title penalty — titling happens at registration, which is required before driving.

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    Official Delaware resources

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

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

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.