Title Alert Your title is a legal document. Incorrectly completing your title may void it, requiring you to obtain a duplicate copy. Please read all of the instructions and tips before signing your title.
- Only use a black or blue pen.
- Do not use a highlighter or white-out.
- No strikethroughs, write-overs, scribbles, or tears are permitted.
- Unless you are an authorized dealer, do not sign in the Dealer Reassignment section.
Where do I need to sign the title?
Make sure you sign/print your name precisely as it appears on the front of your title. Do not sign with your new name if you have changed your name since the title was issued. Sign with the name that appears on the front of the title.
- SIGN your name(s) on the back of the title where it says "Signature of Seller".
- PRINT your name(s) on the back of the title where it says "Printed Name of Seller".
- PRINT Dino's Company, LLC on the back of the title under the odometer section where it says "PURCHASERS(s)".
What if the car has multiple owners?
- If the title has "OR" or "AND/OR" printed between the owner names on the front, then just one owner needs to sign.
- If the title contains the words "AND" between the names of the owners, all owners must sign.
What if the title has a lien or a bank name on it?
- If your Delaware title has a lien or a bank name printed on the front, the lien holder must sign off on the title or a separate lien release letter must be obtained.
How long does it take to get a duplicate title?
- If you apply in person, you will receive a duplicate title the same day.
- It will take 4 to 6 weeks if you apply by mail.
How much does it cost to get a duplicate title?
- In Delaware, a duplicate title costs $50.00.
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Delaware DMV Information
If your title design differs from the example above, carefully review your title before proceeding. While the signature and printed name fields may be in different places, you must still print and sign your name in the appropriate places.