Delaware Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)
Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in Delaware: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.
Registration Fee
$40 annual
Title Fee
$35 + 4.25% document fee (in lieu of sales tax)
Sales Tax on Vehicles
None (replaced by 4.25% document fee on vehicle purchases)
EV Surcharge
None currently
Emissions Testing in Delaware
Required
Biennial emissions inspection required for gas vehicles model year 2000+ in New Castle and Kent counties.
Important Notes
Delaware charges 4.25% document fee at time of vehicle purchase in lieu of sales tax.
Authoritative source: Delaware DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.