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Delaware Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

Delaware charges a flat $40 annual registration for passenger vehicles and no sales tax — but collects a 5.25% document fee on the purchase price at titling (raised from 4.25% in October 2025), which serves the same role. Also new since October 2025: EVs pay a $110 annual fee, plug-in hybrids $85, and conventional hybrids $60.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$40.00/ year
  • Base registration fee
    $40.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $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 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • EV/hybrid fees and the 5.25% doc fee took effect October 1, 2025 (HB 164).

What determines vehicle registration cost in Delaware?

  • Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
  • Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
  • 5.25% document fee on purchase price at titling

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Sources: https://www.dmv.de.gov/Common/DMVFees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.