Delaware DMV Vehicle Transfer | Vehicle Donations

Delaware Vehicle Transfer Notification Support Page

A Seller’s Report of Sale is REQUIRED for the Donor to Complete within 30 days from the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Release of Liability

Please Note: If ownership is indicated as "AND/OR" only one owner is required to complete the seller's section.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN DELAWARE


Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. Plates stay with owner. The owner may retain plates or transfer to another vehicle (fees will incur for retention or transfer). *Please note that if the license plate is not returned or retained with the DMV by the seller, they may run the risk of receiving violations.

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Seller's Report of Sale:

There are two ways in Delaware to notify the DMV that you have donated your car: by mail or in person. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE SELLER'S REPORT OF SALE IN PERSON:

  • Please complete the back of the registration card or the Seller's Report of Sale (all new titles have a detachable Report of Sale located at the bottom of the title).

    • VIEW EXAMPLE of Back Registration Card
    VIEW EXAMPLE of Seller's Report of Sale

    Another option is to print and complete the Vehicle Transfer Notification Form: Access Form with buyer information
    Access Form without buyer information

  • Submit to your local field office. Click HERE to locate your local field office.



2. TO COMPLETE THE SELLER'S REPORT OF SALE BY MAIL:

  • Please complete the back of the registration card or the Seller's Report of Sale, or you may print and complete a Vehicle Transfer Notification Form.

    • Access Form with buyer information
    Access Form without buyer information

  • Mail completed Seller's Report of Sale or Transfer Notification form to:

    • Department of Motor Vehicles
    Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
    Motor Vehicle Division Unit
    P.O. Box 698
    Dover, DE 19903



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Frequently Asked Questions


Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:


Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
Data Management Section
Division of Headquarters Operations
P.O. Box 698
Dover, DE 94269-0001

Phone: 302-744-2502 or 916.229.0370
Fax: 302-739-2042
DMV Website