Delaware Bill of Sale Template
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Delaware
Practical steps that follow the sale in Delaware — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Delaware, the buyer has 30 days to apply for a new title and registration. — 21 Del. C. § 2503(a) (Delaware Code Online, Title 21, Ch. 25); also Delaware DMV Vehicle Titling page ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Delaware go through the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (Delaware Department of Transportation). — Delaware DMV, Vehicle Titling Requirements ↗
- Odometer. Delaware requires odometer disclosure on the title for model year 2011 and newer vehicles at every ownership transfer, new title, and also at registration renewal; optional for MY 2010 and older, commercial vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVW, and non-motorized vehicles. — Delaware DMV, Odometer Disclosure Requirements ↗
- Liens. If the buyer finances the purchase, the lien is recorded by completing the Lien Section (Section 3) on the back of the Delaware title; the DMV recommends both parties complete the transfer at a DMV office. — Delaware DMV, Transfer a Delaware Vehicle Title ↗
Each point links to the Delaware source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Delaware requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- No — use this template
- Find it official
- Delaware DMV ↗
Source: Delaware DMV · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Delaware DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Delaware DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Delaware quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Delaware?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Delaware because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Delaware DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Delaware DMV before you file.
Does a Delaware bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Delaware does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Delaware DMV.
How do I fill out and download the Delaware bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Delaware bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Delaware?
Delaware gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: 21 Del. C. § 2503(a) (Delaware Code Online, Title 21, Ch. 25); also Delaware DMV Vehicle Titling page.
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Delaware?
Title and registration in Delaware are handled by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (Delaware Department of Transportation). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Delaware DMV, Vehicle Titling Requirements.
How Delaware compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Delaware: Delaware DMV ↗.
- Delaware is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Delaware is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Delaware requires
The figures below are Delaware's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Delaware page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 1 month's rent (leases over 1 yr; no cap on month-to-month) 25 Del. C. §5514 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 20 days after move-out 25 Del. C. §5514 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 60 days 25 Del. C. §5514 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 5 days to pay or quit 25 Del. C. § 5502; § 5513; § 5106/§ 5107 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 7 days 25 Del. C. § 5502; § 5513; § 5106/§ 5107 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $25,000 10 Del. C. §9301 ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Justice of the Peace Court (civil docket) · filing fee $35 (claims up to $5,000) / $70 ($5,001-$15,000) / $95 ($15,001-$25,000) per the JP Court fee schedule 10 Del. C. §9301 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Capped at greater of 10% of monthly rent or $50 Delaware Code ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 1 witness 12 Del. C. §49A-105 (form §49A-301) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules 6 Del. C. § 18-101(9) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Recorder of Deeds (one per county: New Castle, Kent, Sussex) · no witnesses 25 Del. C. §§ 121–122 ↗
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