Delaware Bill of Sale
Delaware requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Delaware does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will accept.
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Delaware bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Delaware's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Delaware Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Delaware Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Delaware Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Delaware Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Delaware Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Delaware Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Delaware RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Delaware ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Delaware Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Delaware Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Delaware Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Delaware Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Delaware Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Delaware Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Delaware Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Delaware Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Delaware Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Delaware Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Delaware General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Delaware Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Delaware: what to know
Delaware asks for a bill of sale when the purchase price is not on the title, so the DMV can calculate the document fee.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Delaware notary page.
Delaware at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.de.gov)
Delaware asks for a bill of sale when the purchase price is not on the title, so the DMV can calculate the document fee.
Common questions
Does Delaware require a bill of sale?+
Delaware requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Delaware asks for a bill of sale when the purchase price is not on the title, so the DMV can calculate the document fee.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Delaware?+
Delaware does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Delaware bill of sale form?+
No. Delaware does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Delaware?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.