Delaware Bill of Sale for a Car
A bill of sale may be required for a private car sale in Delaware, depending on the situation. Delaware does not mandate a separate bill of sale for a private title transfer (the purchase price goes in the title assignment), but if no bill of sale is presented and the price is not on the title the document fee is assessed on the vehicle's average trade-in (NADA) value, and an out-of-state buyer needs a bill of sale or title to obtain a temporary tag.
Verified against official Delaware sources · 2026-07-08 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
Conditional
Bill of sale notary
No
Official form
None (any document)
Official source: dmv.de.gov · Free printable Delaware template →
What a Delaware car bill of sale must include
- Buyer's name and address
- Seller's name and signature
- Date of sale
- Purchase price
- Vehicle make and year
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Odometer disclosure
Odometer disclosure is completed in the Assignment of Certificate of Title section on the back of the Delaware title, consistent with the federal requirement for vehicles under 20 model years old.
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Delaware?
Sometimes. Delaware does not mandate a separate bill of sale for a private title transfer (the purchase price goes in the title assignment), but if no bill of sale is presented and the price is not on the title the document fee is assessed on the vehicle's average trade-in (NADA) value, and an out-of-state buyer needs a bill of sale or title to obtain a temporary tag.
Does a Delaware car bill of sale have to be notarized?
No. Delaware does not require a car bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private sale.
Is there an official Delaware bill of sale form?
Delaware does not publish a single official statewide car bill of sale form. Any document containing the required details — VIN, price, date, and both parties' names and signatures — is acceptable. Avoid third-party "form fee" services; the details, not the template, are what the state needs.
What should a Delaware car bill of sale include?
At minimum: buyer's name and address; seller's name and signature; date of sale; purchase price; vehicle make and year; vehicle identification number (vin). Odometer disclosure is completed in the Assignment of Certificate of Title section on the back of the Delaware title, consistent with the federal requirement for vehicles under 20 model years old.
What should I check before signing the Delaware bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Delaware DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Delaware Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/delaware, verified 2026-07-08.