Delaware Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Delaware. From the Delaware title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a division of DelDOT or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Delaware state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Title (Form No. 212 / MV212) ↗ | Applies for Delaware title and registration; carries the odometer disclosure and document-fee recording section. | Every deal |
| Motor Vehicle Document Fee (recorded on Form 212) ↗ | ~4.25% document fee charged in lieu of sales tax (30 Del. C. §3002); dealer resale exemption via Form MV602. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney to Transfer a Vehicle Title (MV386) ↗ | Title assignment / reassignment when the title isn't present at sale. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (on the title and Form 212) | Federally required mileage disclosure — Delaware records it on the title itself and Form 212 rather than a standalone form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Delaware dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Delaware?+
Delaware dealers use Application for Title (Form No. 212 / MV212), Motor Vehicle Document Fee (recorded on Form 212), Power of Attorney to Transfer a Vehicle Title (MV386), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Delaware dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a division of DelDOT. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Delaware?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Delaware and every other state.
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